Whirr Definition & Meaning
whirr
- noun
- sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
- verb
- make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
- make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
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- What does whirr mean?
- sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers" make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred" make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
- What part of speech is whirr?
- Whirr is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does whirr have?
- Whirr has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).