1. Sound of something in rapid motion
   - whir, whirr, birr

1. Like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings

1. Make a soft swishing sound
   "the motor whirred"
   - whizz, whiz, whirr, birr, purr

Derived forms: whirrings

See also: noisy

Type of: go, sound

Encyclopedia: Whir

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