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Meaning of whirr

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whirr

Pronunciation:/wɜː//wɝ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.

  2. A bustle of noise and excitement.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

  2. To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.

  3. To cause (something) to make such a sound.