twirl Definition

twirl
verb

tr & intr
twirled, twirling
1. To turn, spin or twist round.

Example: twirled across the dancefloor
Thesaurus: spin, whirl, gyrate, twist, rotate, pirouette, turn.

noun

1. An act of twirling.

Example: did a twirl to show off her new dress
2. A curly mark or ornament, eg a flourish made with a pen.

Derivative: twirler
noun

Derivative: twirly
adj

Etymology: 16c: from twist + whirl.