fluster

verb
UK: /ˈflʌstər/
US: /ˈflʌstər/

  1. To make someone feel nervous and confused.

    1. The crowd began to fluster her and she forgot her lines.
    2. He didn't fluster when I told him I was going to quit my job.

  2. To be in a state of agitation or confusion.

    1. Don't fluster, we have plenty of time to catch the train.
    2. I often fluster when I have to speak in public, it's really hard.

Synonyms

agitate disconcert unnerve perturb confusion commotion
fluster noun

  1. A state of agitation or nervous excitement.

    1. She was in a fluster because she lost her keys.
    2. The unexpected phone call threw him into a complete fluster.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fluster" in English means: To make someone feel nervous and confused., To be in a state of agitation or confusion..

The phonetic transcription of "fluster" is /ˈflʌstər/ in British English and /ˈflʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fluster": agitate, disconcert, unnerve, perturb, confusion, commotion.

Example usage of "fluster": "The crowd began to fluster her and she forgot her lines.". More examples on the page.