/ Dictionary / Index B birl: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: birl Pronunciation: (bûrl), [key] — v.t. to cause (a floating log) to rotate rapidly by treading upon it. to spin or cause to rotate. —v.i. to cause a floating log to rotate rapidly by treading on it. to move or rotate rapidly. Informal.to spend money freely. Informal.to gamble. —n. an attempt; a gamble. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: birl (Thesaurus) birkie birle Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pundit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language