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whiz

Definition

  • verb: to move quickly while making a buzzing or humming sound
  • verb: to hum, whir, or hiss like a speeding object (as an arrow or ball) passing through air
  • used especially in the phrase 'take a whiz'
  • synonyms: hum, whir

Examples

  • The ball 'whizzed' through the air.

  • Cars 'whizzed' by on the highway.

  • He 'whizzed' past us on skates.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Thanks Dad. - Um, Peter may I introduce my father, Norman Osborn. - I've heard so much about you. - It's a great honour to meet you sir. - Harry tells me you're quite the science whiz. Y'know, I'm something of a scientist myself. I read all your research on nanotechnology. Really Brilliant. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man