CEFR B1

twirl

verb

Meaning

Turn or cause to turn around and around quickly in a light, spinning motion.

Examples

She likes to twirl her hair around her finger when she is nervous.
The children twirled in circles until they were too dizzy to stand.

Synonyms: spin, rotate, whirl, pirouette

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twirl (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /twɜːrl/

Definition

Turn or cause to turn around and around quickly in a light, spinning motion.

Examples

She likes to twirl her hair around her finger when she is nervous.
The children twirled in circles until they were too dizzy to stand.
He twirled his mustache thoughtfully while considering the proposal.

How to Use twirl

twirl something around (phrasal verb): To rotate an object in a circular motion. — "He loves to twirl his pen around while he thinks."
twirl in (phrasal verb): To enter a space while spinning. — "The actress twirled in, wearing a stunning gown."

Synonyms of twirl

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