whirligig

whirl·i·gig

noun \ˈhwər-li-ˌgig, ˈwər-\

Definition of WHIRLIGIG

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)

Origin of WHIRLIGIG

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with WHIRLIGIG

caprifig, guinea pig, hit it big, infra dig, jury-rig, periwig, strangler fig, thimblerig, weeping fig, WYSIWYG, Zagazig