whir

/HH W ER1/

noun

1
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
2
A bustle of noise and excitement.

Synonyms

bustle hustle buzz drone hum purr whine whistle whizz

verb

1
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
2
To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
3
To cause (something) to make such a sound.

Synonyms

buzz drone hum purr whine whistle whizz

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