Whirligig Definition & Meaning

whirligig
noun
  1. a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"
  2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
verb
  1. whirl or spin like a whirligig

Words that rhyme with whirligig

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