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Definition of swirly

swirly

/ˈswɝːli/
swirl · y

Plural:swirlies
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• adjective

1

Having a twisting, spiraling, or whirling motion, shape, or pattern.

Example

"The bakery was known for its cinnamon rolls topped with a thick, swirly glaze."

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• noun

1

North American A bullying act in which a victim's head is held inside a toilet bowl while the toilet is flushed (slang).

Example

"In the classic teen comedy, the school bullies threatened the new student with a swirly in the locker room."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swirly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swirly
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