How Do You Spell FLURRY?

Pronunciation: [flˈʌɹi] (IPA)

The word "flurry" contains 2 syllables and is pronounced as /ˈflʌri/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound and the letter "r" serves as a consonant with a slight tap of the tongue on the roof of the mouth. The second syllable contains a long "e" sound and a silent "y". The spelling of the word "flurry" can be remembered by breaking it down into its phonetic parts and practicing saying each syllable separately before putting them together.

FLURRY Meaning and Definition

1. A "flurry" refers to a sudden, short-lived burst or period of intense activity, commotion, or excitement. It implies a rapid and energetic series of events or actions characterized by a sense of urgency and immediate engagement. This term often describes a sudden rush or surge that is unpredictable and quickly subsides, creating temporary chaos or disturbance.

   In certain contexts, a "flurry" can be associated with weather conditions. It describes a brief period of snowfall, typically light and accompanied by strong winds, creating swirling and gusty movements. This definition emphasizes the fleeting and turbulent nature of the snowfall, suggesting its transitory and temporary effect.

   Beyond atmospheric conditions, the word "flurry" is often used metaphorically to describe various instances of heightened activity, such as a flurry of activity in a busy office, a flurry of excitement among fans at a concert, or a flurry of messages in a crowded chatroom. These examples illustrate the sudden burst of energy and noise that is typically associated with a flurry. Overall, "flurry" conveys the idea of a short-lived, energetic, and somewhat chaotic episode or occurrence characterized by a rapid succession of events or actions.

2. • Bustle; violent agitation; commotion.

   • To bustle greatly; to put in agitation.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FLURRY *

• flurrys 40%
• fluury 13.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for FLURRY

• florr
• flura
• floory
• fourr
• foury
• glorry
• blurrey
• flirly
• fairry
• flufy
• fluufy
• foutry
• blurey
• ferrry
• bluury
• flure
• larry
• clurr
• florry
• florrey
• fluery
• flurey
• flurty
• flyurry
• flerry
• alurre
• fluwey
• flusey
• fluety
• fourky
• velurre
• Florrye
• fourri
• Fluri
• Fluerri
• flerre
• Flurran
• Fnarry
• flurret
• Fluren
• Foxurry
• Fluree
• fourbry
• Flerrm
• faurr
• flurrd
• Plurrr
• Flumarys
• Gluray
• Pilfurry
• Plurly

Etymology of FLURRY

The word "flurry" originated in the 17th century from the English dialect word "flurr", which meant a sudden gust of wind or a sudden movement. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "flóðr", meaning a flood or deluge. Over time, "flurry" came to describe a sudden commotion or burst of activity, and it eventually extended to refer to a brief period of snowfall or a sudden shower of rain.

Similar spelling words for FLURRY

• flier,
• blurry,
• florio,
• Flor,
• ferry,
• flowery,
• Floria,
• furry,
• Fleer,
• flair,
• floury,
• flury,
• fury,
• Fleury,
• flora,
• flare,
• flyer,
• flory,
• fluor,
• Flore,
• flohr,
• lorry,
• flour,
• floor,
• florey.

Plural form of FLURRY is FLURRIES

Conjugate verb Flurry

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flurried

you would have flurried

he/she/it would have flurried

we would have flurried

they would have flurried

I would have flurry

you would have flurry

he/she/it would have flurry

we would have flurry

they would have flurry

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been flurrying

you would have been flurrying

he/she/it would have been flurrying

we would have been flurrying

they would have been flurrying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would flurry

you would flurry

he/she/it would flurry

we would flurry

they would flurry

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be flurrying

you would be flurrying

he/she/it would be flurrying

we would be flurrying

they would be flurrying

FUTURE

I will flurry

you will flurry

he/she/it will flurry

we will flurry

they will flurry

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flurrying

you will be flurrying

he/she/it will be flurrying

we will be flurrying

they will be flurrying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flurried

you will have flurried

he/she/it will have flurried

we will have flurried

they will have flurried

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flurrying

you will have been flurrying

he/she/it will have been flurrying

we will have been flurrying

they will have been flurrying

IMPERATIVE

you flurry

we let´s flurry

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to flurry

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flurrying

you were flurrying

he/she/it was flurrying

we were flurrying

they were flurrying

PAST PARTICIPLE

flurried

PAST PERFECT

I had flurried

you had flurried

he/she/it had flurried

we had flurried

they had flurried

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flurrying

you had been flurrying

he/she/it had been flurrying

we had been flurrying

they had been flurrying

PRESENT

I flurry

you flurry

he/she/it flurries

we flurry

they flurry

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flurrying

you are flurrying

he/she/it is flurrying

we are flurrying

they are flurrying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flurrying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flurried

you have flurried

he/she/it has flurried

we have flurried

they have flurried

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flurrying

you have been flurrying

he/she/it has been flurrying

we have been flurrying

they have been flurrying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it flurry

SIMPLE PAST

I flurried

you flurried

he/she/it flurried

we flurried

they flurried