birr

Spinning wheel sound

Birr is a whirring or buzzing sound, especially one made by rapid movement or rotation: the birr of a spinning wheel, the birr of grouse wings.

The word is chiefly Scottish and literary.

To birr is to make such a sound.

Separately, the birr is the basic monetary unit of Ethiopia.

whirring

whirr

Continuous buzzing sound

  • humLow steady sound
  • buzzContinuous low drone
  • droneUnmanned flying machine

whiz · whoosh · swoosh · chirr · rumble · murmur · thrum · hiss · fizz · spin

vigor

energy

Power to do work

zest · verve · dynamism · momentum · drive · stamina · liveliness · animation · spirit · fervor

currency

money

Currency for transactions

centime · denomination · forex · inflation · devaluation · cash · transaction · payment · wallet · savings

Irish-town

Ireland

North Atlantic island republic

gardens · astronomy · Georgian

Opposites
energy and vigor

birrlethargy

Abnormal drowsiness and apathy

apathy · torpor · languor · listlessness · sluggishness

sound and vibration

birrsilence

Total lack of sound

stillness · quiet · hush · muteness · soundlessness

Family

vigor

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G