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
  • The problem, then, is that generative AI knows how to write discourses perfectly without generating disturbances.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Can a synthetic interviewee say the absurd is a very valuable element in generating disturbances in discourse?
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And perhaps, if the gusts are strong enough, snap trees 50 miles inland.
    Sharif Paget, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of gusts
Noun
  • The attic emits cooing noises at night.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the semitruck driver heard a series of popping noises coming from the rear of the truck.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • Some commenters have chosen to poke fun at the dog's unbothered attitude, and link it to his breed.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Bey was clearly poking fun at fans thirsty for visuals for both Cowboy Carter and Renaissance.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fun
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