fluster

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A state of agitation or confusion.

  - "After giving her presentation, she was in a fluster."
  - "The chef was in a fluster as the kitchen timers went off one after another."
  - "The fluster of the crowd made it difficult for the speaker to be heard."

• verb transitive

  To agitate or confuse.

  - "The wind fluttered the leaves on the tree."
  - "He fluttered the pages of the old book to loosen any dust."
  - "The bird's wings fluttered as it took off."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflʌstə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fluster
rustler , hustler , bustler

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Variants

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fluster , flustered , flustering , flusters

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Forms

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flutters, fluttered, fluttering

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to fly' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fluster' comes from the Middle English word 'floten,' which means 'to fly'.

2. The 'flutter' of a butterfly's wings is a real physical phenomenon called the 'butterfly effect'.

3. The term 'flusterbucket' is a slang term for a person who is easily agitated or confused.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitation: A feeling of anxiety or excitement.

2. confusion: A state of uncertainty or lack of clarity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fluster' has been used to describe the agitation and confusion felt by characters in various situations.

How to Memorize "fluster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bird's wings fluttering in the wind or a person feeling agitated and confused.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fluster' with feelings of agitation or confusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'F' is for Fluster, and Fluster means 'feeling agitated'.

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