Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-whirl
idiom
/ˈɪn ə wɜrl/
Definition
In a state of confusion or excitement.
Examples
- After receiving the news, she felt completely in-a-whirl, unable to think straight.
- The kids were in-a-whirl from all the birthday party excitement.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-a-whirl’ describes a situation where someone is feeling overwhelmed or dizzy with activity or emotions. It often signifies a rapid or chaotic series of events that leave a person feeling disoriented.
Synonyms
- confused
- bewildered
- dizzy
- flustered
- jumbled
