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whirr

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/wɜː/ /wɝ/

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noun

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

  2. A bustle of noise and excitement.

verb

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

  2. To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.

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

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