Meaning of whizz in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   whizz

   Definitions

   1. make a soft swishing sound

   Examples

   • « the motor whirred »
   • « the car engine purred »

   Derived terms

   • birr
   • whir
   • whirr
   • whirring
   • whiz
2. 2. move along very quickly

3. Noun

   whizz

   Definitions

   1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

   Derived terms

   • ace
   • breeze through
   • nail
   • pass with flying colors
   • sail through
   • star
   • sweep through

Browse dictionary

• whizbang
• whiz-kid
• whiz
• whit leather
• whizz
• whizz-kid
• whizzbang
• whizz along
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