whir — to make a continuous low humming or buzzing sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a continuous low humming or buzzing sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːr/
Korean meaning: 윙윙거리다, 윙하는 소리를 내다
Korean pronunciation: **워**ㄹ
Example Sentences
- My laptop's fan started to whir loudly during the important presentation.
- The drone whirred past my window, probably spying on my pizza delivery.
- The washing machine whirs peacefully in the background.
whir
VERB//wɜːr//
to make a continuous low humming or buzzing sound
to make a continuous low humming or buzzing sound
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The blades whir around her, making everything blur!
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Origin
16세기 중반에 등장한 의성어로, 빠르게 회전하거나 움직이는 물체가 내는 소리를 흉내낸 단어입니다.
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“My laptop's fan started to whir loudly during the important presentation.”
“The drone whirred past my window, probably spying on my pizza delivery.”
“The washing machine whirs peacefully in the background.”
“I can hear the whir of the blender as mom makes her morning smoothie.”
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