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💨 A violent wind 💥 A sudden outburst
williwaw

williwaw

9.9
A sudden strong burst of angry talk or action by people
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪliˌwɔ/
  • US
translation icon : torbellino
  • After the announcement, a williwaw of questions erupted from the audience.

Examples

  • A sudden williwaw disrupted the peaceful gathering.

  • Social media was hit by a williwaw of reactions after the news broke.

  • The company faced a williwaw of complaints following the sudden policy change.

  • The meeting ended in a williwaw of emotions!

  • The unexpected williwaw caused panic among the sailors, as it swiftly altered their course and threatened their safety.

  • During the meeting, a williwaw of emotions erupted when the unexpected announcement was made, leaving everyone in shock.

  • The williwaw of protests caught the government off guard, forcing them to reevaluate their decision immediately.

Synonyms

whirlwind
vswilliwaw
  • Informal
34 4.2

A short time of fast activity and confusion

is more an abrupt violent upheaval rather than general busy change
wild wind
vswilliwaw
4.4

A sudden powerful change that makes many people excited

is a sudden violent outburst that disrupts a situation or group

Antonyms

stability
363 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

calm
52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

How Disruptive

upheaval
51 6.9
riot
329 4.1
williwaw
  • US
9.9
disturbance
  • Specialized
80 4.1
argument
617 2.3
disagreement
268 1.6

Surface Forms

williwaw singular
williwaws plural

Etymology

Williwaw is also used in a figurative way, borrowing the wind idea to mean a sudden, violent outburst in a group or situation. So a williwaw of questions or complaints is like a fast, forceful 'blast' of reaction that hits people without warning.