Definitions

1. noun

a confused or disorganized movement or state of being; a whirlwind or vortex.

“The crowd was in a whirlabout as the news of the concert’s cancellation spread.”

2. verb

to move in a confused or disorganized way; to whirl or turn around in a confusing manner.

“The child began to whirlabout in excitement after seeing the fireworks.”