Part of Speech: verb
Definition: Moves quickly or suddenly with a buzzing or humming sound.
Pronunciation (US): /zuːmz/
Pronunciation (UK): /zuːmz/
Origin and Usage: The word "zooms" is derived from the onomatopoeic sound of an object moving quickly through the air. It is commonly used in reference to vehicles, such as cars or planes, moving quickly or accelerating rapidly. It can also be used to describe someone or something moving quickly through a space or a situation.
Synonyms: Rushes, races, flies, speeds, darts.
Related Words: Whizz, buzzes, zings, sways, glides.
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