Definitions

1. verb

to produce a hissing or sucking sound, especially of the breath through the teeth, or to make such a sound

“The air shirred through the gap in the door.”

2. verb

to shrink or become contracted, especially in a sudden or violent manner

“The fabric shirred as it dried.”

3. noun

a hissing or sucking sound, especially of the breath through the teeth

“The shirr of air through the pipe was loud.”