5 letter words starting with WHI

**Parts of Speech:** noun **Definition:** Whims refer to sudden and unpredictable desires, notions, or impulses that are often fanciful or capricious in nature. **Pronunciations:** - US: /wɪmz/ - UK: /wɪmz/ **Origin and Usage:** The word "whims" originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word "whim-wham," which means a whim or fancy. The word was originally used to describe a sudden change of mind or a sudden fancy. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to refer to sudden and unpredictable desires or impulses. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe a persons sudden and often irrational desires or whimsical behavior. **Synonyms:** caprice, fancy, impulse, notion, urge **Related Words:** - chime - climb - crime - grime - prime **Example Sentences:** 1. She had a sudden whim to dye her hair purple. 2. His whims often led him to make impulsive decisions. 3. The artist painted whatever came to his whims. 4. She followed her whims without considering the consequences. 5. His whimsical behavior often annoyed his colleagues.

Whirs

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to make a continuous low, soft, buzzing or humming sound, like that of a machine or a birds wings in flight
   • noun: a low, soft, buzzing or humming sound, like that of a machine or a birds wings in flight
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /wɜrz/
   • UK: /wɜːz/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "whirs" is derived from the Middle English word "whirren," which means "to whir or whirl around." It is often used to describe the sound of a machine or a birds wings in flight.
   • The verb form of "whirs" is commonly used in literature and poetry to create an auditory image of a particular scene or atmosphere.
5. Synonyms: buzzes, hums, whizzes, drones
6. Related Words:
   • whirl
   • whale
   • whist
   • whine
   • white
7. Example Sentences:
   • The machine whirs softly in the background.
   • The sound of the birds wings whirring filled the air.
   • As the wind picked up, the leaves on the trees began to whir and rustle.

whirl

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (verb) to spin or turn rapidly
2. (verb) to move or travel quickly in a twisting or circular motion
3. (noun) a rapid spinning or turning motion
4. (noun) a short period of intense activity or excitement

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɜrl/
• UK: /wɜːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "whirl" has Old English origins and has been used since the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hweorfan" which means "to turn." The verb form is commonly used to describe the spinning or turning motion of an object or person, while the noun form can refer to both the physical motion and a period of intense activity or excitement.

Synonyms: spin, rotate, twirl, revolve, pivot

Related Words: swirl, twirl, whorl, world

Example Sentences:

• The children watched the leaves whirl around in the wind.
• The dancer whirled around the stage in a beautiful display of movement.
• The carnival ride made her feel dizzy with its constant whirl.
• The company had a whirl of activity during the holiday season.

Whips

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A strip of leather or other material attached to a handle, used for hitting or urging on animals or for corporal punishment.
• Verb: Beat (a person or animal) with a whip or similar instrument, especially as a punishment or to urge them on.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪps/
• UK: /wɪps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "whips" originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "hwippen," which means "to whip." The noun form of the word has been used to describe a tool used for corporal punishment or to urge on animals since the 16th century. The verb form has been used to describe the act of beating or urging on since the 17th century. Today, the word "whips" is commonly used to describe a political partys officials who are responsible for ensuring that party members vote in line with the partys policies.

Synonyms:

• Strap
• Lash
• Flogger
• Cane
• Rod

Related Words:

• Whirl
• Wipes
• Whist
• Whack
• Witch

Example Sentences:

• The cowboy cracked his whip, and the horse took off at a gallop.
• The teacher threatened to whip the misbehaving students if they didn settle down.
• The party whips worked hard to ensure that all members of their party voted in favor of the

Whiny

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Complaining in a high-pitched, irritating voice.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈwaɪni/; UK: /ˈwʌɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "whiny" originated from the word "whine," which means to complain or express dissatisfaction in a high-pitched voice. The word "whiny" is used to describe someone who complains excessively or in a manner that is annoying to others. It has been in use since the early 20th century.

Synonyms: Complaining, grumbling, fretful, petulant, testy.

Related Words: Whine, whist, white, whack, whips.

Example Sentences:

• She was always whiny and complaining about something.
• The whiny tone of his voice was enough to make anyone irritated.
• Her constant whiny behavior made it difficult for others to be around her.