whirly
English
Etymology
whirl + -y
Adjective
whirly (comparative whirlier, superlative whirliest)
- (informal) Visually suggestive of a swirl, whorl, or vortex.
- the whirly pattern on the wallpaper
- (informal) That moves in a whirling motion.
- the whirly blades on top of a helicopter
Noun
whirly (plural whirlies)
- A snowy whirlwind in the Antarctic.