twirl
word
Definition
To spin something around quickly, or to turn quickly in a circle, often in a graceful or playful way.
Usage & Nuances
'Twirl' has a light, playful tone; often used for skirts, hair, or dance moves. Common collocations: 'twirl around', 'give a twirl'. Not as formal as 'rotate' or 'spin'.
Spanish: girar - dar vueltasPortuguese (BR): girar - rodopiarPortuguese (PT): rodopiar - girarChinese (Simplified): 旋转 - 转动Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉 - 轉動Hindi: घूमना - घुमानाArabic: يدور - لوىBengali: ঘুরানো - পাক খাওয়াRussian: кружить - вертетьJapanese: くるくる回す - くるくる回るVietnamese: xoay tròn - quayKorean: 빙글빙글 돌리다 - 빙글빙글 돌다Turkish: döndürmek - kendi etrafında dönmekUrdu: گھمانا - گھومناIndonesian: memutar - berputar
Example Sentences
Can you twirl the ribbon like that?
natural
She likes to twirl her hair when she's bored.
basic
The dancer did a quick twirl on stage.
basic
Please twirl the spaghetti on your fork.
basic
She did a little twirl to show off her new dress.
natural
She felt so happy she had to twirl around the living room.
natural