Main Entry: whirl·i·gig

Pronunciation: \ˈhwər-li-ˌgig, ˈwər-\

Function: noun

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

Date: 15th century

1 : a child's toy having a whirling motion
2 : merry-go-round
3 a : one that continuously whirls, moves, or changes b : a whirling or circling course (as of events)