FLUSTERING

Etymology

From fluster

Adjective

flustering (comparative more flustering, superlative most flustering)

agitated, confusing

Verb

flustering

present participle of fluster

Source: Wiktionary


FLUSTER

Flus"ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flustered; p. pr. & vb. n. Flustering.] Etym: [Cf. Icel. flaustra to be flustered, flaustr a fluster.]

Definition: 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.

Definition: To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused. The flstering, vainglorious Greeks. South.

Flus"ter, n.

Definition: Heat or glow, as from drinking; agitation mingled with confusion; disorder.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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