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General Slang
give it a burl
GIV it uh BERL · phrase · informal
Give it a try.
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Definitions
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To attempt or have a go at something.
“I've never surfed but I'll give it a burl.”
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give it a burl In A Sentence
I've never surfed but I'll give it a burl.
Origin & Usage
Australian/Scottish 'burl' (a whirl/spin); to have a spin at it.
Variants
give it a whirl
People Also Ask
What does 'give it a burl' mean?
It means to give something a try or have a go at it.
Where does the word burl come from?
'Burl' comes from a Scottish word for a whirl or spin, so giving it a burl is like having a spin at it.
How do you use 'give it a burl' in a sentence?
For example, 'I've never surfed but I'll give it a burl', meaning you'll have a go despite being new to it.
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