whirry

[ hwur-ee, wur-ee ]

verb (used without object)

, whir·ried, whir·ry·ing.

1. to hurry; go rapidly.

verb (used with object)

, whir·ried, whir·ry·ing.

1. to carry (something) or drive (cattle) swiftly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whirry¹

1575–85; perhaps blend of whir and hurry

Example Sentences

From The Man-Machine, Spacelab’s thin and whirry synths now sound slightly too reminiscent of 70s sci-fi programmes – but the tune is as earworming as they come.

From The Guardian

Not wanting to leave the area, Wheeler-Johnson bought a lot in the Whirry’s Wild River subdivision in West Glacier two years ago with plans to build a home there when she ran into a snag.

From Washington Times

We had practically worn out the record the year before, but its mutilated remains whirred along, dropping an occasional note or word, with the same cheerful spunk and unconcern that characterized the song itself: "Give my regards to Broadway, Remember me to Herald Square, Tell all the—whirry—whirry, whirrrrry—whirrrrrrr That I will soon be there."

From Project Gutenberg

For 35 years, Whirry has inspired high school students to think deeply about great literature and to use its devices in their writing.

From Time Magazine Archive

And with the nation's public schools planning to hire 2.5 million new teachers over the next decade, Whirry is excited that each presidential candidate is pushing ways to recruit, train and reward better teachers.

From Time Magazine Archive