whirly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

whirl +‎ -y

Adjective[edit]

whirly (comparative whirlier, superlative whirliest)

  1. (informal) Visually suggestive of a swirl, whorl, or vortex.
    the whirly pattern on the wallpaper
  2. (informal) That moves in a whirling motion.
    the whirly blades on top of a helicopter

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Noun[edit]

whirly (plural whirlies)

  1. A snowy whirlwind in the Antarctic.
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