n. & v.
n. (pl. -ies) 1 a gust or squall (of snow, rain, etc.). 2 a sudden burst of activity. 3 a commotion; excitement; nervous agitation (a flurry of speculation; the flurry of the city).
v.tr. (-ies, -ied) confuse by haste or noise; agitate.
[ imit.: cf. obs. flurr ruffle, hurry ]