Whirr Definition & Meaning

whirr
noun
  1. sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
verb
  1. make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
  2. make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

Words that rhyme with whirr

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