williwaw

noun

ˈwi-li-ˌwȯ How to pronounce williwaw (audio)
Definition of williwawnext
1
as in commotion
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 gust
a sudden brief rush of wind a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite

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Recent Examples of williwaw The williwaw, a gale-force wind that came rolling down the mountain gathering speed, was depicted as a whorled cloud. — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for williwaw
  1. commotion
  2. gust
  3. disturbance
  4. blow
  5. hurry
  6. breeze
  7. stir
  8. scud
Noun
  • With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
    — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • More than 75 million were in the threat zone for severe storms in the coming hours, stretching across parts of the Plains into the Northeast, with the primary hazard being damaging wind gusts.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Storms in southeastern New England and the Mid-Atlantic could cause damaging wind gusts, torrential rain and potential flash flooding July 5, AccuWeather meteorologists said.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of gust
Noun
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of stir
Noun
  • In low, clear water when trout are spooky, a bait presented on a dry fly or scud hook will drift more naturally with the current and that can mean the difference between a take and a pass.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Likewise, tiny freshwater shrimp called scuds provide another winter food source.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 2 Nov. 2023
Definition of scud

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“Williwaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/williwaw. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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