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Definition of swirly
swirly
/ˈswɝːli/
swirl · y
Plural:swirlies
swirly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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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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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