Flurry

n. pl. Flurries (#).
  1. A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
  2. A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind.
  3. Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry.
  4. The violent spasms of a dying whale.

v. t.
  1. To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm.