whirligig

Meanings

• noun

  An object, typically a toy or decoration, that spins around on a vertical axis when the wind blows.

  - "The park was filled with colorful whirligigs."
  - "The children loved playing with their whirligigs in the garden."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɝ.lɪ.ɡɪɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whirligig
jig , gig , big , pig

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Variants

List of all variants of whirligig that leads to same result
whirligig , whirligigs , whirligig beetle , whirligig beetles

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Middle English word 'whirle-gige', meaning 'to turn around rapidly'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest whirligig is located in Mapleton, Ohio, and measures over 38 feet tall.

2. Whirligigs were originally used as weather vanes, with different designs representing different weather conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. windmill: A type of whirligig that converts wind energy into mechanical energy to perform tasks, such as pumping water or grinding grain.

2. pinwheel: A simple type of whirligig consisting of a flat piece of cardboard with colored sails attached to a central spindle, which spins when the wind blows.

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Culture

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Whirligigs have been popular folk art in various cultures, particularly in the southern United States. They are often used as decorations in gardens and parks.

How to Memorize "whirligig"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful toy or decoration spinning around in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whirligig' with the image of a spinning top or pinwheel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'whirligig' by breaking it down into 'whirl' (to spin) and 'gig' (a fun or entertaining event).

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