twizzle
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtwɪzəl/
KK: /ˈtwɪzəl/
noun
Definition
A movement that involves turning or twisting in a circular motion.
Example
The dancer performed a twizzle during her routine, impressing the audience with her skill.
Conversation
Did you see that dance move she did during the performance?
Yeah, it was amazing! That twizzle really impressed everyone.
I know, right? I wish I could do a twizzle like that.
With practice, you could definitely nail it!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
twist
spin
turn
Antonyms
straighten
unwind
untwist
verb
Definition
To rotate or spin something in a circular motion.
Example
She decided to twizzle the toy to make it spin faster.
Tense Forms
Past: twizzled
Past Participle: twizzled
Conversation
Did you see how the dancer can twizzle so effortlessly?
Yeah, it looks so cool! I wish I could do that.
I know, right? I’d probably just fall if I tried to twizzle like that.
Root Explanation
The word 'twizzle' originates from the dialectal English term 'twizzle', which means to twist or turn. It is often associated with a playful or whimsical action of spinning or twisting.
Memory Tip
Imagine a playful twist or spin when you think of 'twizzle' — it helps you remember that it means to twist or turn in a fun way.
Visually Confused Words
whizzle
swizzle
wrizzled
swizzler