Tilt-A-Whirl en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɪlt ə ˌʍɪɹl/
Etymology
From tilt + a + whirl. Invented in 1926 by Herbert Sellner of Sellner Manufacturing Company Inc. of Faribault, MN, U.S.A.
Meanings
- A spinning-platform amusement ride that exposes its riders to unpredictable combinations of tilting, spinning and horizontal movement.
- (broadly, figuratively) Any fast-paced, unpredictable and disorienting experience.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt-A-Whirls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr Undulateur (amusement ride) · es Undulatadora (amusement ride)