Swirl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /swɜːl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Swirl is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
More Meanings
- To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.
- (intransitive, figurative) To circulate.
- (African-American Vernacular, dated) To mingle interracially.
- A whirling eddy.
- A twist or coil of something.
- (fishing) The upward rushing of a fish through the water to take the bait.
- (African-American Vernacular, dated) Interracial mingling (e.g. dating, sex, marriage, etc.).
Example Sentences
The river swirled along.
I swirled my brush around in the paint.
She told that white boy she wasn't down with the swirl and to take himself a hike.
In truth, it was more to do with keeping up with the latest gossip on YouTube famous interracial ‘swirl’ couples and reality stars.
Word Forms
- swirls
- swirling
- swirled
Synonyms for swirl
Depending on context, synonyms include pinwheel, purl, vortex, whirl, twiddle, twirl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whirlpool, whirl, convolution, vortex, twiddle, gurge.
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