Definition of "birl" in English

verb

1. (ambitransitive, Scotland) To spin.

   • 1906, Neil Munro, The Vital Spark, reprinted in 1958, Para Handy Tales, "I'll maybe no trouble you long, boys," he moaned lugubriously. "My heid's birling roond that fast that I canna even mind my own name two meenutes."

2. (transitive) To cause (a floating log) to rotate by treading on it.

3. (transitive) To throw down a coin as one's share in a joint contribution.

noun

1. (music, bagpipes) A type of grace note movement that quickly switches between low-A and low-G several times, producing a low rippling sound.

verb

1. Alternative form of birle (“to drink, carouse”).

noun

1. (Internet slang, LGBTQ) A girl of boyish appearance.