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Definition of Whirr

1. Noun. Sound of something in rapid motion. "The whir of the propellers"

2. Verb. Make a soft swishing sound. "The streets whirr with cars "; "The car engine purred"

3. Verb. Make a vibrant sound, as of some birds.

Definition of Whirr

1. Verb. To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To cause (something) to make such a sound. ¹

4. Noun. A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion. ¹

5. Noun. A bustle of noise and excitement. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whirr

1. to whir [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: whir

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whirr

whirlpit whirlpits whirlpool whirlpooling whirlpools whirls whirlwig whirlwigs whirlwind whirlwinds

whirly whirlybird whirlybirds whirlygig whirlygigs whirr (current term) whirred whirret whirreted whirrets

whirried whirries whirring whirrings whirrs whirry whirrying whirs whirtle whirtles

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