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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

  • (..) - Oh, I wish I didn't know you. Don't be such an infant. How long is it supposed to... Unbelievable. Engines at maximum warp captain. Russian whiz kid, what's your name? Cheikov? Chirpov? - Ensign Chekov, Pavel Andrejevic, sir. - Fine. Chekov, Pavel Andrejevic, begin ship wide mission broadcast. (..)
    2009 Star Trek