Meaning of the word whiz in English

What does whiz mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

whiz

US /wɪz/
UK /wɪz/

Verb

move very quickly, making a buzzing or humming sound

Example:
The bullet whizzed past his ear.
Cars whizzed by on the highway.

Noun

1.

a sound of something moving quickly through the air

Example:
We heard the whiz of the arrow as it flew past.
The whiz of the fan was a constant background noise.
2.

a person who is extremely good at something

Example:
He's a computer whiz.
She's a math whiz and always gets top grades.