Definition of fluster Fluster

/flʌˈstɚ/ - [fluster] - flus•ter

We found 9 definitions of fluster from 5 different sources.

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What does fluster mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

flusters, flustering, flustered  

fluster - cause to be nervous or upset
  disconcert, flurry, confuse, put off move in an agitated or confused manner
  ruffle pleat or gather into a ruffle; "ruffle the curtain fabric"
fluster - be flustered; behave in a confused manner
  acquit, comport, behave, deport, conduct, bear, carry pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fluster (v. t.)
    To make hot and rosy, as with drinking; to heat; hence, to throw into agitation and confusion; to confuse; to muddle.
  • fluster (v. i.)
    To be in a heat or bustle; to be agitated and confused.
  • fluster (n.)
    Heat or glow, as from drinking; agitation mingled with confusion; disorder.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • fluster
    flus′tėr, n. hurrying: confusion: heat.—v.t. to make hot and confused: to fuddle.—v.i. to bustle: to be agitated or fuddled.—v.t. Flus′terāte, to fluster.—n. Flusterā′tion.—adj. Flus′tered, fuddled: flurried.—n. Flus′terment.—adj. Flus′tery, confused. [Ice. flaustr, hurry.]

Part of speech

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  • fluster, verb, present, 1st person singular of fluster (infinitive).
  • fluster, verb (infinitive).
  • fluster, noun, singular of flusters.

Pronunciation

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