Meaning of FLUSTER
| Pronunciation: | | flustur
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- [n] a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- [v] cause to be nervous or upset
- [v] be flustered; behave in a confused manner
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| | Synonyms: | | perturbation |
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| | See Also: | | acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, confuse, deport, discomposure, disconcert, flurry, fluster, put off, ruffle | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Flus"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flustered}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Flustering}.] [Cf. Icel. flaustra to be flustered,
flaustr a fluster.]
To make hot and rosy, as with drinking; to heat; hence, to
throw into agitation and confusion; to confuse; to muddle.
His habit or flustering himself daily with claret.
--Macaulay.
\Flus"ter\, v. i.
To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused.
The flstering, vainglorious Greeks. --South.
\Flus"ter\, n.
Heat or glow, as from drinking; agitation mingled with
confusion; disorder.
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