General
wheech
What does wheech mean?
To move or snatch swiftly; a 'wheech' is a quick rush.
"The waiter wheeched ma plate away afore I'd finished."
Origin
Scots, imitative of a swift whooshing movement.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wheech' mean?
To move fast, snatch or whisk something away swiftly. As a noun, a 'wheech' is a quick rush.
How do you use 'wheech'?
You'd say 'the waiter wheeched my plate away before I'd finished' to describe something being whisked off quickly.
Where does 'wheech' come from?
It's imitative Scots, echoing the whooshing sound of a swift movement.
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