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whirry

[ hwur-ee, wur-ee ]

verb (used without object)

, whir·ried, whir·ry·ing.
  1. to hurry; go rapidly.


verb (used with object)

, whir·ried, whir·ry·ing.
  1. to carry (something) or drive (cattle) swiftly.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of whirry1

1575–85; perhaps blend of whir and hurry
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Example Sentences

From The Man-Machine, Spacelab’s thin and whirry synths now sound slightly too reminiscent of 70s sci-fi programmes – but the tune is as earworming as they come.

Not wanting to leave the area, Wheeler-Johnson bought a lot in the Whirry’s Wild River subdivision in West Glacier two years ago with plans to build a home there when she ran into a snag.

We had practically worn out the record the year before, but its mutilated remains whirred along, dropping an occasional note or word, with the same cheerful spunk and unconcern that characterized the song itself: "Give my regards to Broadway, Remember me to Herald Square, Tell all the—whirry—whirry, whirrrrry—whirrrrrrr That I will soon be there."

For 35 years, Whirry has inspired high school students to think deeply about great literature and to use its devices in their writing.

And with the nation's public schools planning to hire 2.5 million new teachers over the next decade, Whirry is excited that each presidential candidate is pushing ways to recruit, train and reward better teachers.

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