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swirly

The correct spelling is swirly.

How to pronounce swirly

noun

Say it like: Swi-rlee

The correct spelling is swirly. A school prank involving holding a person upside down over a toilet bowl, submerging their head, then flushing water. For example: "I gave this nerd a swirlie."

Usage Examples

I gave this nerd a swirlie.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A school prank involving holding a person upside down over a toilet bowl, submerging their head, then flushing water.

adjective

  1. 1.Having swirls; swirling.

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