whiz
18 synonyms for whiz, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.
“The motorbike whizzed past us on the motorway.”
How to use whiz
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a whiz kid
whiz past
a maths whiz
Etymology
An imitative word mimicking the hissing sound of something moving fast through the air; the "skilled person" sense likely grew out of the related phrase "whiz kid."
Full origin of whiz →Frequently asked questions
What does “whiz” mean?
The word “whiz” means to move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound. In plain terms, either the sound/motion of something zooming past, or an informal word for someone very talented at a task.
How do you pronounce “whiz”?
“Whiz” is pronounced wihz (/wɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “whiz” in a sentence?
Here is “whiz” used in a sentence: “The motorbike whizzed past us on the motorway.”
What part of speech is “whiz”?
Depending on how it is used, “whiz” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “whiz” have?
“Whiz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.
