Meaning of the word twirl in English

What does twirl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twirl

US /twɝːl/
UK /twɜːl/
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Verb

to spin quickly and lightly around, or to make something do this

Example:
The dancer began to twirl gracefully across the stage.
He likes to twirl his pen between his fingers when he's thinking.

Noun

an act of spinning or twisting quickly

Example:
With a quick twirl, she changed direction on the dance floor.
He gave the baton a confident twirl before starting the performance.
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