I. ˈfləs-tər verb
( flus·tered ; flus·ter·ing -t(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic flaustur hurry
Date: 1604
transitive verb
1. : to make tipsy
2. : to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
intransitive verb
: to move or behave in an agitated or confused manner
Synonyms: see discompose
• flus·tered·ly adverb
II. noun
Date: 1712
: a state of agitated confusion