I. ˈfləstə(r) verb
( flustered ; flustered ; flustering -t(ə)riŋ ; flusters )
Etymology: Middle English flostren, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic flaustur hurry, flaustra to deal superficially (with); probably akin to Old Norse flaustr ship, fljōta to flow — more at fleet
transitive verb
1. : to heat or inflame with or as if with drinking : make tipsy : befuddle
2. : to put into a state of disorder or confusion : confuse , muddle
3. : to utter in a confused or incoherent manner
intransitive verb
: to move or behave in an agitated, confused, or excited manner
flustered down the aisle to her seat
Synonyms: see discompose
II. noun
( -s )
1. obsolete : a state of excitement or glow (as from intoxication)
2. : agitation mingled with confusion : to-do
took it all pretty coolly: no fluster , no flood of tears or questions — C.D.Lewis