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Definition of whirly

whirly

/ˈwɜːrli/
whirl · y
Plural:whirlies
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whirly Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by a rapid spinning, swirling, or rotating motion.

Example

"The dancer's whirly skirt flared outward as she spun across the stage."

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• noun

1

Australian A small, localized whirlwind or dust devil.

Example

"A sudden whirly swept across the dry outback paddock, lifting red dust into the air."

2

An informal term for a helicopter (shortened from whirlybird).

Example

"The rescue team waited for the whirly to land on the ridge before loading the supplies."

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• Rhymes for whirly

• Nearby Words

whirl
whirlpool
whirlwind
whirly
whirlybird
whisk
whisker

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