English word origin

Etymology of swirr

Blend of swoosh + whirr.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To make such a noise.

noun

A noise of something moving, like a swoosh or a whirr.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of swoosh + whirr.

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Blend componentswooshen
Blend componentwhirren

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