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
1
The hissing or buzzing sound made by something moving very fast.
"The whizzing of bullets overhead was terrifying."
adj
1
Moving or spinning very quickly.
"A whizzing drone hovered above the crowd."
How to use whizzing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the sound or sight of something zipping past at speed.
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Word forms
- Plural
- whizzings
- Comparative
- more whizzing
- Superlative
- most whizzing
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Rhymes for whizzing
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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.
