gave something a whirl

A form of give something a whirl — To try, test or attempt.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give something a whirl
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APA

gave something a whirl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20whirl

MLA

“gave something a whirl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20whirl. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave something a whirl,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20something%20a%20whirl.

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