"whizgig" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: whizgigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} whizgig (plural whizgigs)
  1. (historical) A child's toy consisting of a notched disc that spins rapidly with a whizzing noise when its attached string is pulled. Tags: historical Synonyms: whizzer, whizzgig
    Sense id: en-whizgig-en-noun-Vl7QpqSh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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