WHIRS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word whirs. (close relations)
Definition of WHIRS
Best Alternative Words for WHIRS
| Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| buzzes | verbv | |||||||
noun • A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones. • A whisper. • The audible friction of voice consonants. • A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication. • A telephone call or e-mail. • Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes. verb • To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. • To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!" • To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly. • To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice. • To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass. • To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut. • To drink to the bottom. • To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer. | ||||||||
| drones | nounn | |||||||
noun • stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen • an unchanging intonation • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control • a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone verb • make a monotonous low dull sound • talk in a monotonous voice | ||||||||
| hums | verbv | |||||||
noun • an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan • the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity • a humming noise verb • sing with closed lips • be noisy with activity • sound with a monotonous hum • make a low continuous sound | ||||||||
| murmurs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant • an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • speak softly or indistinctly • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||||
| purrs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat verb • make a soft swishing sound • indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats | ||||||||
| rattles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) • a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken • loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail verb • make short successive sounds • shake and cause to make a rattling noise | ||||||||
| spins | verbv | |||||||
noun • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) • the act of rotating rapidly • a short drive in a car • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) verb • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • stream in jets, of liquids • cause to spin • make up a story • form a web by making a thread • work natural fibers into a thread • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation • prolong or extend | ||||||||
| throbs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a deep pulsating type of pain • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) verb • pulsate or pound with abnormal force • expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement | ||||||||
| vibrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner • move or swing from side to side regularly • be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action • sound with resonance • feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | ||||||||
| whizzes | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • A whirring or hissing sound (as above). • Someone who is remarkably skilled at something. • (especially with the verb "take") An act of urination. • Amphetamine. • (with "the") Pickpocketing. verb • To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to that of an object speeding through the air. • To rush or move swiftly with such a sound. • To throw or spin rapidly. • To urinate. | ||||||||
| birr | nounn | |||||||
noun • sound of something in rapid motion • the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents verb • make a soft swishing sound | ||||||||
| purr | verbv | |||||||
noun • a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat verb • make a soft swishing sound • indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats | ||||||||
| whirr | verbv | |||||||
noun • sound of something in rapid motion verb • make a soft swishing sound • make a vibrant sound, as of some birds | ||||||||
| whizz | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field verb • make a soft swishing sound • move along very quickly | ||||||||
| bustle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rapid active commotion • a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt verb • move or cause to move energetically or busily | ||||||||
| buzz | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sound of rapid vibration • a confusion of activity and gossip verb • make a buzzing sound • fly low • be noisy with activity • call with a buzzer | ||||||||
| drone | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen • an unchanging intonation • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control • a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone verb • make a monotonous low dull sound • talk in a monotonous voice | ||||||||
| hum | verbv | |||||||
noun • an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan • the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity • a humming noise verb • sing with closed lips • be noisy with activity • sound with a monotonous hum • make a low continuous sound | ||||||||
| hustle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property • a rapid active commotion verb • cause to move furtively and hurriedly • move or cause to move energetically or busily • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • get by trying hard • pressure or urge someone into an action | ||||||||
| whine | verbv | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||||
