I. -ˌwind noun
Date: 14th century
1. : a small rotating windstorm of limited extent
2.
a. : a confused rush : whirl
a whirlwind of meetings
b. : a violent or destructive force or agency
II. adjective
Date: 1614
: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force
a whirlwind campaign
a whirlwind romance