English Explanatory Dictionary

whirry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Making a whirr sound or motion.
noun
  1. A sudden or quick movement; a whirr.
verb
  1. To convey swiftly.
  2. To hurry; to go swiftly.
noun
  1. Obsolete spelling of wherry.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːɹi/ /ʍɜːɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-whirry.wav /ˈwɝ.ɹi/ /ˈʍɝ.ɹi/

Word forms

whirry more whirry most whirry whirries whirrying whirried

Etymology

From whirr + -y.

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