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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

  • (..) She's coming in now seconds for denouncing breaches of security Any breach of security Gee whiz! I think I'm starting to perspire a little involving NATO military deployment was passed on Are you seeing this? (..)
    1987 Broadcast News