whiz
Whiz (verb) means to move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound. Example: “The motorbike whizzed past us on the motorway.”
How to use whiz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the sound/motion of something zooming past, or an informal word for someone very talented at a task.
Word forms
whizzed past tense, whizzes plural, whizzes singular
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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."
Synonyms
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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.
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