What does WHIZZ mean?

whizz

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• verb: to move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound; to urinate (British slang)
• noun: a whistling or buzzing sound made by something moving quickly through the air; a person who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field (informal)

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪz/
• UK: /wɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "whizz" originated from the imitative sound of something moving quickly through the air. It has been in use since the early 16th century. The word is commonly used in informal speech and writing to describe someone who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field.

Synonyms:

• verb: zoom, fly, race
• noun: expert, master, genius

Related Words:

• swift
• quick
• flash
• blaze
• burst

Example Sentences:

• The ball whizzed past the goalkeeper and landed in the back of the net.
• Hes a whizz at fixing cars.
• The bullet made a whizzing sound as it passed by his ear.