Meaning of whirligig

whirl•i•gig

Pronunciation: (hwûr'li-gig", wûr'-), [key]

— n.

something that whirls or revolves.
a whirling motion or course: the whirligig of fashion.
a giddy or flighty person.
a merry-go-round or carrousel.
a toy for whirling or spinning, as a top.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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