English · Slang Attested

swirl

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

To twist or whirl, as an eddy.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I swirled my brush around in the paint.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To circulate.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “swirl” mean?

To twist or whirl, as an eddy.

Is “swirl” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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