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twirl

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Verb — To spin or rotate quickly and gracefully.

How to use twirl

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twirl around a quick twirl twirl a baton

Etymology

Likely of Scandinavian origin, related to old Germanic words for stirring or whirling; possibly also influenced by "whirl."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “twirl” mean?

The word “twirl” means to spin or rotate quickly and gracefully. In plain terms, to spin gracefully, or a single spinning motion.

How do you pronounce “twirl”?

“Twirl” is pronounced twurl (/twɝl/ in IPA).

How do you use “twirl” in a sentence?

Here is “twirl” used in a sentence: “The dancer twirled across the stage.”

What part of speech is “twirl”?

Depending on how it is used, “twirl” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “twirl” come from?

The word “twirl” comes from Germanic. Likely of Scandinavian origin, related to old Germanic words for stirring or whirling; possibly also influenced by "whirl.".

How many meanings does “twirl” have?

“Twirl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to spin or rotate quickly and gracefully.

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