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.
Etymology: imit.: cf. obs. flurr ruffle, hurry