whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
to drink something quickly and in large amounts
a statement that makes something sound bigger, better, or worse than it really is
a person who keeps too many things and finds it hard to throw them away
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
a woman's breast
to put someone in prison
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
a shooting sport in which people shoot at clay targets thrown into the air
the hard case that a butterfly or moth forms before becoming an adult
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
a person who avoids paying debts or neglects responsibilities
a book or document that shows the plays or strategies a team plans to use
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
a brush used for combing or styling hair
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
a soft, low, continuous sound
to make a sharp clicking sound
a long, narrow part of a state or country that sticks out from the main area
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
clean something with a sponge
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a dishonest or unpleasant person
relating to an ovary
in a deep, peaceful sleep
causing a lot of pain or suffering
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to hang down loosely or swing gently
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
covered with a protective outer layer
to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
easy to manage, control, or deal with
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to carry or drag something heavy with effort
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use
to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it
a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head
the act of forcing someone, especially a tenant, to leave a property
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a person or thing that eats
a machine that helps a patient breathe
an emphatic, rude way of saying no
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
locked with a key
a tuxedo or formal suit, especially in a humorous way
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
not harmful or dangerous
very addictive or hard to stop doing
causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about
the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals
a breast enlargement operation
to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
used to tell someone very rudely to go away
to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen
to make it possible for something to happen
a film shot that shows two people together
a small pipe used for smoking crack cocaine
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
becoming weaker or less active
to get weapons or supply weapons to people
a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall
to help someone understand something better
to honor an event or place by being present
the act of being dismissed from a job
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to be pregnant, especially in a light or humorous way
to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis
a male donkey
to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
the use of several layers, especially in clothing
a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly
to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs
showing too much sympathy or leniency toward someone
to cut something off or separate it by force
used to say that something is not believable
having recovered and able to compete or succeed again
to do something active or expressive to get rid of stress or strong feelings
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day