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| whirl·i·gig [ wúrli gìg, hwúrli gìg ] (plural whirl·i·gigs) |
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| Definition: |
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1. spinning toy: a toy that spins or turns very quickly
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2. merry-go-round: a merry-go-round or carousel
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3. something that whirls: something that revolves rapidly or changes continuously
 Her life's a whirligig since she took over the business.
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4. insects Same as whirligig beetle
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| [15th century. <whirling or whirly + gig "spinning top"] |