Fluster ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fluster ( verb )

1. Make (someone) agitated and confused.
2. Make (something) disordered.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: probably a blend of flutter and bluster.

Examples:

1. The loud noise flustered the birds.
2. The sudden change of plans flustered her.
3. The unexpected guests flustered the hostess.
4. The bad news flustered him.
5. The traffic flustered her and made her late.

(As a noun)

Fluster ( noun )

1. Make (someone) agitated and confused.
2. Make (something) disordered.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: probably a blend of flutter and bluster.

Examples:

1. The loud noise flustered the birds.
2. The sudden change of plans flustered her.
3. The unexpected guests flustered the hostess.
4. The bad news flustered him.
5. The traffic flustered her and made her late.