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whir

The correct spelling is whir.

How to pronounce whir

noun

Say it like: Wir

The correct spelling is whir. A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
  2. 2.A bustle of noise and excitement.

verb

  1. 1.To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
  2. 2.To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
  3. 3.To cause (something) to make such a sound.

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