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Meaning of whiz in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /(h)wɪz/

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  1. Verb

    whiz

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: imitative

    Definitions

    1. make a soft swishing sound

    Examples

    • « the motor whirred »
    • « the car engine purred »
  2. Noun

    whiz

    Definitions

    1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  3. 2. a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air

    Examples

    • « he heard the whiz of bullets near his head »

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