noun

whizzing

Whizzing (noun) means the hissing or buzzing sound made by something moving very fast. Example: “The whizzing of bullets overhead was terrifying.”

noun

The hissing or buzzing sound made by something moving very fast.

"The whizzing of bullets overhead was terrifying."

adj

Moving or spinning very quickly.

"A whizzing drone hovered above the crowd."

How to use whizzing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes the sound or sight of something zipping past at speed.

Word forms

more whizzing comparative, whizzings plural, most whizzing superlative

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Rhymes for whizzing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whizzing” mean?

The word “whizzing” means the hissing or buzzing sound made by something moving very fast. In plain terms, describes the sound or sight of something zipping past at speed.

How do you use “whizzing” in a sentence?

Here is “whizzing” used in a sentence: “The whizzing of bullets overhead was terrifying.”

What part of speech is “whizzing”?

Depending on how it is used, “whizzing” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “whizzing” have?

“Whizzing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hissing or buzzing sound made by something moving very fast.