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Swirl

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
swɜːl

Definitions

  1. A whirling eddy.
  2. A twist or coil of something.
  3. The upward rushing of a fish through the water to take the bait.
  4. Interracial mingling (e.g. dating, sex, marriage, etc.).
    dated

Equivalents

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Examples

“She told that white boy she wasn't down with the swirl and to take⟳ himself a hike.”
“In truth, it was more to do with keeping up with the latest gossip on YouTube famous interracial ‘swirl’ couples and reality stars.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

swirl flap Swirled swirler swirlhole swirlie Swirlier

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