whiz

/wɪz/
/hwɪz/
/wɪz/
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Other forms: whizzes

Definitions of whiz
  1. noun
    a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
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    type of:
    sound
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  2. verb
    make a soft swishing sound
    synonyms: birr, purr, whir, whirr, whizz
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    type of:
    go, sound
    make a certain noise or sound
  3. noun
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    synonyms: ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superhero, superstar, virtuoso, whizz, wiz, wizard
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    types:
    track star
    a star runner
    type of:
    expert, pundit
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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