Whirligig

Pronunciation: /ˈhwɝɫˈaɪˈɡɪɡ/

Whirligig (noun)

  1. A small toy that spins quickly and makes a turning sound, often moved by hand or wind.
  2. A thing that spins very fast, especially in a way that is hard to watch clearly.
  3. A situation that feels confusing or changes quickly, making it hard to understand what is happening.

Examples

  • The whirligig spins on the table when I wind it.
  • A whirligig is fun to watch as it turns quickly.