n.
Pronunciation: ' hw ə r-li- ˌ gig, ' w ə r-
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)