birr | ||
1. | [ verb ] make a soft swishing sound, as of a motor working or wings flapping | |
Synonyms: | whiz whir purr whirr whizz | |
Related terms: | go whir whiz | |
2. | [ noun ] sound of something in rapid motion | |
Synonyms: | whirring whir whirr | |
Examples: | : "whir of a bird's wings" "the whir of the propellers" |
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Related terms: | sound whizz | |
3. | [ noun ] the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents | |
Related terms: | Ethiopian_monetary_unit cent | |
Similar spelling: |
Biro bier Bihar Biery Bieri Bihari |