Definition of whiz Whiz

/wɪˈz/ - [wiz] - whiz

We found 14 definitions of whiz from 5 different sources.

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What does whiz mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: whizs

whiz - a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air; "he heard the whiz of bullets near his head"
  sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"
whiz - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whizz, wizard, wiz
  expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • whiz (v. i.)
    To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp hissing or whistling sound.
  • whiz (n.)
    A hissing and humming sound.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • whiz
    To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air.

Part of speech

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  • whiz, verb, present, 1st person singular of whiz (infinitive).
  • whiz, verb (infinitive).
  • whiz, noun, singular of whizzes.

Pronunciation

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