dirl

/dərl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, harsh sound, especially with the tongue

“The child dirls when she’s upset.”

2. verb

to move or swing with a loud, harsh sound

“The wind dirls through the trees.”

3. verb

to utter a harsh, abrupt sound, often imitating a animal

“The man dirls like a donkey to scare away the dogs.”

4. noun

a harsh, loud sound, especially that made by the tongue

“The dirl from the construction site is disturbing the neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • growl
  • grunt

Antonyms

  • sigh
  • whisper