whur Meaning, Definition & Usage

Whur intransitive verb

Etymology

Probably of imitative origin. Cf. Hurr, Hurry, Whir.

Definitions

1. To make a rough, humming sound, like one who pronounces the letter r with too much force; to whir; to birr.
2. To snarl or growl, as a dog. Halliwell.

Whur noun

Definitions

1. A humming or whirring sound, like that of a body moving through the air with velocity; a whir.