birr meaning and definition

BIRR noun

Definition of birr (noun)

1. the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents
2. sound of something in rapid motion
   • "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"
   • synonyms: whir, whirr, whirring

BIRR verb

Definition of birr (verb)

1. make a soft swishing sound
   • "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
   • synonyms: purr, whir, whirr, whiz, whizz