Meaning of whirligig in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈ(h)wərliˌɡɪɡ/

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  1. Verb

    whirligig

    Definitions

    1. whirl or spin like a whirligig

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    whirligig

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from whirl + obsolete gig ‘whipping top’

    Definitions

    1. a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

    Examples

    • « he got a bright red top and string for his birthday »
  3. 2. large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on

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