Whirl whirl ( hwûrl, wûrl) v. whirled, whirl-ing, whirls. -intr To revolve rapidly about a center or an axis. To rotate or spin rapidly. To turn rapidly, changing direction; wheel. To have the sensation of spinning; reel. -tr. To cause to rotate or turn rapidly. To move or drive in a circular or curving course. To drive at high speed. Obsolete. To hurl. -whirl n. 1. The act of rotating or revolving rapidly. 2. Something, such as a cloud of dust, that whirls or is whirled. 3. A state of confusion; tumult. 4. A swift succession or round of events. 5. A state of mental confusion or giddiness; dizziness. 6. Informal. A short trip or ride. 7. Informal. A brief or experimental try. -whirl'er n. from The American Heritage Dictionary - Standard Edition