Meaning of whiz in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  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 »

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  2. Noun

    whiz

    Definitions

    1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

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  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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