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Meaning of whiz in English
Pronunciation
/(h)wɪz/
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Verb
whiz
Etymology
mid 16th century: imitative
Definitions
1.
make a soft swishing sound
Examples
« the motor whirred »
« the car engine purred »
Noun
whiz
Definitions
1.
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
2.
a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
Examples
« he heard the whiz of bullets near his head »