spinny

Spinny is an informal English adjective used to describe something that spins, revolves, or has a noticeable amount of rotational motion. It can refer to objects such as spinning tops, propellers, or fans, as well as to experiences that feel dizzy or disorienting after being spun. In casual usage, spinny can also convey a sense of lively, irregular movement rather than steady rotation.

Etymology and usage: the term is formed from the noun spin plus the adjectival suffix -ny. It is primarily a colloquial word found in speech and informal writing, and is not generally used in formal or technical contexts.

Common uses include describing toys or machines as spinny, as in a spinny top, a spinny toy car, or spinny blades on a helicopter. It can also describe a sensation of vertigo or dizziness after rapid spinning, or a ride or mechanism that feels fast and choppy rather than smooth. In poetry or humorous writing, spinny may be employed playfully to emphasize motion.

Spinny, with a capital S, is also the name of a consumer technology company based in India. Spinny is an online platform for buying and selling used cars that emphasizes vehicle verification, inspections, and test drives. Founded in the mid-2010s, the brand has grown to operate in multiple cities and positions itself as a transparent, customer-focused marketplace.

Related terms include spin, spinner, and rotation.