whirken

/ˈhwɜːrkən/

Definitions

1. verb

to work or operate noisily and with a lot of activity

“The factory was whirking late into the night, producing parts for the new car model.”

2. noun

a whirring or whirring sound

“The whirken from the machinery made it hard to focus on work.”

Synonyms

  • buzz
  • hum

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence