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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWhirr
/wɜːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make a low, continuous, rapid sound, often associated with machinery or insects.
"The drone whirred as it took off into the sky."
- 1
A low, continuous sound made by something in motion, especially machinery.
"The whirr of the fan provided a soothing background noise."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'whirr' originates from the late Middle English 'whirren', which is imitative in nature, suggesting a sound made by rapid motion. It has evolved to describe the sound produced by machinery or insects, reflecting its onomatopoeic roots.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Whirr" is said worldwide
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vrombissement
Transliteration: vrombissement
"Le vrombissement de l'abeille était apaisant."
Surren
Transliteration: Surren
"Das Surren der Maschine war laut."
ronzio
Transliteration: ronzio
"Il ronzio dell'ape era rilassante."
zumbido
Transliteration: zumbido
"El zumbido de la abeja era tranquilizador."
zumbido
Transliteration: zumbido
"O zumbido da abelha era relaxante."
गूंज
Transliteration: goonj
"मशीन की गूंज सुनाई दी।"
嗡嗡声
Transliteration: wēngwēng shēng
"蜜蜂的嗡嗡声很舒缓。"
윙윙 소리
Transliteration: wingwing sori
"벌의 윙윙 소리가 편안했다."
ブンブン音
Transliteration: bunbun on
"蜂のブンブン音は心地よかった。"
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