twirly

UK
/ˈtwɜːli/
US
/ˈtwɜrli/

Translations

twirlyadjective
twirlier
Comp.
twirliest
Super.
UK
/ˈtwɜːli/
US
/ˈtwɜrli/
She wore a twirly dress to the party.
Она надела закрученное платье на вечеринку.
The twirly pattern on the wallpaper was mesmerizing.
Вихревой узор на обоях был завораживающим.
twirlynoun
twirlies
pl
UK
/ˈtwɜːli/
US
/ˈtwɜrli/
Used for a decorative spiral flourish or, in UK informal use, an elderly bus-pass holder arriving too early.

Definitions

twirlyadjective
Having a twisting or spiraling shape or motion.
The twirly ribbons added a festive touch to the party decorations.
Characterized by a sense of dizziness or lightheadedness.
After spinning around in circles, she felt a bit twirly and had to sit down.
Exhibiting a lively or energetic movement, often in a playful or whimsical manner.
The twirly dance moves of the children brought smiles to everyone's faces.
twirlynoun
A decorative twisting or spiral flourish; a curlicue.
The logo was embellished with elegant twirlies around the border.
(UK informal) An elderly person who tries to use a free bus pass before it becomes valid later in the morning.
The driver asked the twirlies to wait until nine-thirty before boarding.