noun
whirligig
Whirligig (noun) means something that spins or revolves, like a spinning top or a carousel.
noun
1
Something that spins or revolves, like a spinning top or a carousel.
2
A garden ornament with propellers or blades that turn in the wind for decoration.
3
Short form of 'whirligig beetle'.
4
A device once used to punish prisoners, a spinning cage that made them feel sick.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English whyrlegygge, equivalent to whirl (noun or verb) and gig (“a top”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of whirligig?
"whirligig" (noun) means something that spins or revolves, like a spinning top or a carousel.
What is another word for whirligig?
Other words for "whirligig" include roundabout, teetotum, carrousel, carousel, top.
What are the different meanings of whirligig?
"whirligig" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something that spins or revolves, like a spinning top or a carousel; 2. A garden ornament with propellers or blades that turn in the wind for decoration; 3. Short form of 'whirligig beetle'.
