Whirl Definition
whirl
noun
- confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits"
- the shape of something rotating rapidly
- a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
- the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
verb
- turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
- cause to spin; "spin a coin"
- flow in a circular current, of liquids
- revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
- fly around; "The clothes tumbled in the dryer"; "rising smoke whirled in the air"
"Whirl" in song lyrics
See how whirl is used in real songs:
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"And I came faster than a whirl"
69 Boyz — Da Set -
"Don't claim to be going a whirl"
George Clinton & The Parliament-Funkadelics — If You Got Funk You Got Style -
"But word hit the streets I made it spin like the whirl"
Consequence — Night, Night
Words that rhyme with whirl
Usage tips for "whirl"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "whirl" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for whirl to find words that pair well.