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twirling

|twirl-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈtwɜːlɪŋ/

(twirl)

spinning motion

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
twirl	twirls	twirlers	twirls	twirled	twirled	twirling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'twirl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'twirlen', where 'twirl-' meant 'to twist or spin'.

Historical Evolution

'twirlen' transformed into the modern English word 'twirl'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to twist or spin', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of spinning or rotating something quickly.

She was twirling a baton in the parade.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'twirl'.

The dancer is twirling gracefully on stage.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45