twirl

verb
UK: /twɜːl/
US: /twɜːrl/

  1. To turn around and around quickly.

    1. The girl likes to twirl.
    2. She watched the leaves twirl in the autumn breeze before landing softly.

  2. To move something by turning it quickly around and around.

    1. He can twirl a baton easily.
    2. The chef likes to twirl the spaghetti around his fork with flair and expertise.

Synonyms

spin whirl rotate twist curl spiral
twirl noun

  1. A quick, spinning movement.

    1. She did a little twirl.
    2. With a final twirl, the dancer exited the stage to thunderous applause.

  2. A curly or spiral shape or design.

    1. The cake had a chocolate twirl.
    2. The intricate design featured a delicate twirl of silver and gold threads.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twirl" in English means: To turn around and around quickly., To move something by turning it quickly around and around..

The phonetic transcription of "twirl" is /twɜːl/ in British English and /twɜːrl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "twirl": spin, whirl, rotate, twist, curl, spiral.

Example usage of "twirl": "The girl likes to twirl.". More examples on the page.