Dirling

/ˈdɜrlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of dirl; experiencing a tingling, piercing, or thrilling sensation; vibrating or affecting sharply.

Etymology

From the Scottish verb 'dirl' plus the standard English -ing suffix.

Kelly Says

The -ing form of 'dirl' creates a lovely onomatopoeia effect—'dirling' actually sounds like the feeling it describes, which might be why Scots kept using this word.

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