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fluster

Main Entry:: ¹flus·ter
Pronunciation:: \ˈfləs-tər\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: flus·tered; flus·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Etymology:: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic flaustur hurry
Date:: 1604

transitive verb 1 : to make tipsy 2 : to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset intransitive verb : to move or behave in an agitated or confused manner

synonyms see discompose

— flus·tered·ly adverb

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