verb
General Slang
birl
BIRL · verb · informal
To spin, whirl or twirl round
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Definitions
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To spin or rotate quickly; to whirl.
“Birl her roond at the ceilidh.”
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birl In A Sentence
Birl her roond at the ceilidh.
Origin & Usage
Scots, imitative of a rapid spinning motion; possibly a blend of 'birr' and 'whirl'.
Variants
birle
People Also Ask
What does 'birl' mean?
It means to spin, whirl or twirl round quickly. It is often used of dancing, especially at a ceilidh.
How do you use 'birl'?
Of spinning something or someone, e.g. 'Birl her roond at the ceilidh', or of anything rotating fast.
Where does 'birl' come from?
It is a Scots word imitative of a rapid spinning motion, possibly a blend of 'birr' and 'whirl'.
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