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
  • Environmental impacts during decommissioning/full removal of below-ground infrastructure can include noise disturbances, ground disturbance, and additional carbon emissions.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The forecast says snow, freezing rain, and sleet might come late afternoon, as well as wind with gusts as high as 24 mph and temperatures in the 30s.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s, and wind gusts will be around 27 miles per hour.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of gusts
Noun
  • New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Some familiar faces joined in for the holiday fun during the annual tour, too.
    Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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