Flurt

/flɜːrt/ verb

Definition

To move with a sudden jerk or flourish; to make a quick twisting or flicking motion.

Etymology

Possibly a blend of 'flirt' and 'flur(ry)' or an independent imitative formation, with uncertain origins in English dialect.

Kelly Says

This obscure verb might be what happened in English when 'flirt' (to move lightly) met 'flurry' (sudden movement), creating a word for that specific quick-twitch motion—like flicking something away with a sharp wrist movement.

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