TWIRL
What does "TWIRL" mean?
To spin or rotate quickly and lightly, often in a circle.
Meanings
- To turn or spin around rapidly, especially in a graceful or playful way. She twirled in her new dress to make the skirt flare out.
- To twist or curl something between the fingers. He twirled the ends of his moustache while he thought.
- A quick spinning movement or a curling flourish. The dancer ended the routine with a final twirl.
Word origin
Recorded from the late 1500s, probably a blend of 'twist' and 'whirl' or an alteration of dialectal 'tirl' (to turn); the exact origin is uncertain.
Remember it
TWIRL packs TWist and whIRL into one spin - say it and your mouth almost rolls.
A little poem
Skirt opens like time-
one breath of held centrifuge,
then the floor again.
haiku
Wordplay
- The figure skater opened a pasta restaurant - on the menu, every dish comes with a twirl.
What it teaches
A graceful turn looks effortless only because the center is holding very still.
Quick facts
What does TWIRL mean?
To spin or rotate quickly and lightly, often in a circle.
Is TWIRL a valid word?
Yes — TWIRL is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is TWIRL?
TWIRL has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does TWIRL come from?
Recorded from the late 1500s, probably a blend of 'twist' and 'whirl' or an alteration of dialectal 'tirl' (to turn); the exact origin is uncertain.
What can TWIRL teach us?
A graceful turn looks effortless only because the center is holding very still.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.