As verbs the difference between whirr and whirry
is that whirr is to move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound while whirry is to convey swiftly.
As nouns the difference between whirr and whirry
is that whirr is a sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion while whirry is a sudden or quick movement; a whirr.
As an adjective whirry is
of or pertaining to a whirr.
whirr
English
Alternative forms
* whir
Verb
(
en verb)
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
To cause (something) to make such a sound.
Synonyms
* (make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound ): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
* (cause (something) to make such a sound ):
Noun
(
en noun)
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
A bustle of noise and excitement.
Synonyms
* (sibilant buzz or vibration ): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
* (bustle of noise and excitement ): bustle, hustle
whirry
English
Etymology 1
From whirr.
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(rare) Of or pertaining to a whirr.
Noun
(whirries)
(obsolete) A sudden or quick movement; a whirr.
Verb
(obsolete) To convey swiftly.
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(obsolete) To hurry; to go swiftly.
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Etymology 2
Noun
(whirries)
