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:
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The bullet whizzed past his ear.
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Cars whizzed by on the highway.
Noun
1.
a sound of something moving quickly through the air
Example:
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We heard the whiz of the arrow as it flew past.
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The whiz of the fan was a constant background noise.
2.
a person who is extremely good at something
Example:
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He's a computer whiz.
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She's a math whiz and always gets top grades.