whizz

British  

/ wɪz /

verb

1. to make or cause to make a loud humming or buzzing sound

2. to move or cause to move with such a sound

3. informal (intr) to move or go rapidly

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noun

1. a loud humming or buzzing sound

2. informal a person who is extremely skilful at some activity

3. a slang word for amphetamine

4. informal to urinate

Etymology

Origin of whizz

C16: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Does a new system of insurance solve the problems when drones and missiles are whizzing in the skies above the tankers, and occasionally targeting them?

From BBC

The flash of bright blue whizzed past my eyes.

From Literature

Someone got a haircut as cars whizzed past.

From Los Angeles Times

Air whizzed across Jonathan as the tree trunk dropped past, and branches brushed his shoulder, scratching his arms.

From Literature

She always whizzed through that one, pushing the shopping cart very fast, grabbing a bag of flour or some oatmeal, but nothing else.

From Literature