ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Whirlybird

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Whirlybird is a noun meaning (informal) A samara.

Meaning

(informal) A samara.

More Meanings

  1. (colloquial) A wind-powered roof turbine.
  2. (slang) A helicopter.

Example Sentences

... and then this whirlybird that I headed for, I had my goggles off.

Word Forms

Synonyms for whirlybird

Depending on context, synonyms include eggbeater, helicopter, chopper.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include helicopter, chopper, eggbeater, bird, whirligig, whirlwig.

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