whirligig

noun whirl·i·gig \ˈhwər-li-ˌgig, ˈwər-\

: a child's toy that spins rapidly

Full Definition of WHIRLIGIG

: a child's toy having a whirling motion

a : one that continuously whirls, moves, or changes

b : a whirling or circling course (as of events)

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Middle English whirlegigg, from whirlen to whirl + gigg top — more at gig

First Known Use: 15th century

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