Advertisement
Advertisement
whizz
/ wɪz /
verb
- to make or cause to make a loud humming or buzzing sound
- to move or cause to move with such a sound
- informal.intr to move or go rapidly
noun
- a loud humming or buzzing sound
- informal.a person who is extremely skilful at some activity
- See amphetaminea slang word for amphetamine
- take a whizz informal.take a whizz to urinate
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of whizz1
Discover More
Example Sentences
They had a six-roomed house (not counting kitching and sculry), and now twelve daughters in all; whizz.
He went down it, not with a whizz as a falling stone, but slowly as a man might sink in water.
I notice theres a eap of wire all round it, said Pug, and bobbed his head down hastily at the whizz of a couple of bullets.
Now came the real pull, for the two winners were to try off; and as the last gun sounded, Clatter, whizz!
The worst of all is the whizz-bang, because it doesn't give you a chance—it pounces and is on you the same moment that it bangs.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse