Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whirligig
noun
/ˈwɜːr.lɪˌgɪg/
Definition
A toy or device that spins around rapidly, often attached to a stick or a similar object.
Examples
- As a child, she loved playing with her whirligig on the warm summer days.
- The whirligig spun elegantly in the breeze, captivating all the children nearby.
- He was a real whirligig, never sitting still for long.
Meaning
The term often refers to a rotating object or can also describe someone who is fidgety or always in motion.
Synonyms
- spinning top
- spinner
- fidget
- twirler
