williwaws

noun

Definition of williwawsnext
plural of williwaw
1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity the surprise verdict of the jury created a wild williwaw as reporters rushed to file their stories

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2
as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite

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  1. disturbances
  2. gusts
  3. noises
  4. fun
Noun
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • By Tuesday afternoon, the wildfire had burned more than 2,800 acres, and officials said that gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour had challenged the more than 700 firefighters responding to the scene.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Four to nine inches with possible wind gusts of 35 miles per hour could produce drifting snow, the NWS warns.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gusts
Noun
  • Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In one number, Swinton, who goes glossy-eyed to show the cracks in her high-fashion veneer, poses in a transparent rain slicker while bleating raw, yowling noises that blend with the despairing strings.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
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  • Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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