Antonyms for birr

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bur

Phonetic Transcription : bɜr

Definition of birr

As in oomph : noun energy
As in pep : noun vim, vigor
As in potency : noun effectiveness
As in vigor : noun power, energy
As in get-up-and-go : noun energy
As in peppiness : noun energy
As in sprightliness : noun energy
As in vigorousness : noun vigor
As in dash : noun fast race for short distance
As in dash : noun flair, style
As in energy : noun person's spirit and vigor
As in go : noun spirit, vitality

Example sentences :

When the British Tommies heard the "birr" of the five-inch Canadian shells they all asked whose they were.
Extract from : « The Red Watch » by J. A. Currie

Once he heard the birr of his father's voice in the lobby and his mother speaking in shrill protest, and then—oh, horror!
Extract from : « The House with the Green Shutters » by George Douglas Brown

His great reflector, built in his own grounds at Birr Castle, Ireland, was finished in 1844.
Extract from : « Notable Events of the Nineteenth Century » by Various

Birr is the very centre of Ireland, and probably takes airs to herself in consequence.
Extract from : « Wanderings in Ireland » by Michael Myers Shoemaker

A quick run of nine miles brings us to the quaint old city of Birr, just as the night closes in.
Extract from : « Wanderings in Ireland » by Michael Myers Shoemaker

Grey spent three days in reducing the lands of Birr and Modreeny, the latter of which had to be taken by assault.
Extract from : « Ireland under the Tudors, Volume I (of II) » by Richard Bagwell

He never spoke to those he despised or disliked without "the birr."
Extract from : « The House with the Green Shutters » by George Douglas Brown

The hawk terrified out of its wits, flew off with a birr, leaving Poll to proceed homewards at pleasure.
Extract from : « Amusing Prose Chap Books » by Various

An abbey was founded at Birr by St Brendan (d. 573), to whom the present parish church is dedicated.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 » by Various

Birr Castle itself is a noble mansion with reminiscences from the time of Cromwell.
Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball

Synonyms for birr

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