verb
twirl
twurl
Twirl (verb) means to spin or rotate quickly and gracefully. Example: “The dancer twirled across the stage.”
verb
1
To spin or rotate quickly and gracefully.
"The dancer twirled across the stage."
"She twirled her hair around her finger while thinking."
noun
1
A rapid spinning or rotating movement.
"The skater finished with an elegant twirl."
How to use twirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo spin gracefully, or a single spinning motion.
Common pairings
twirl around
a quick twirl
twirl a baton
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Word forms
- Plural
- twirls
- Third person singular
- twirls
- Past tense
- twirled
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Etymology
Likely of Scandinavian origin, related to old Germanic words for stirring or whirling; possibly also influenced by "whirl."
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Rhymes for twirl
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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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