whirlwind

Definition

  • noun: a very strong wind that moves in a spinning or swirling motion and that can damage buildings, trees, etc.
  • noun: a small rotating windstorm of limited extent

Examples

  • an emotional 'whirlwind' = a 'whirlwind' of emotions

  • They were married after a 'whirlwind' romance.

  • The band went on a 'whirlwind' concert tour.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Have a "happy ever after." Oh... Are you up for a little quest, Donkey? That's more like it! Shrek and Donkey, on another whirlwind adventure! # Ain't no stoppin' us now! Whoo! We're on the move! - Stop, Ogre! I have misjudged you. - Join the club. We've got jackets. (..)
    2004 Shrek 2