whizz
Britishverb
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to make or cause to make a loud humming or buzzing sound
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to move or cause to move with such a sound
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informal (intr) to move or go rapidly
noun
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a loud humming or buzzing sound
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informal a person who is extremely skilful at some activity
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a slang word for amphetamine
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informal to urinate
Etymology
Origin of whizz
C16: of imitative origin
Example Sentences
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Whizz Kidz provided her with a chair to use at school, but her family is worried that Wren will soon outgrow that chair too.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Mr Whizz, as his new friend Christopher Isherwood nicknamed him, first visited LA in 1964, and immediately recognised a scene in need of a chronicler.
From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2017
The Beano features Dennis and his dog Gnasher, the Bash Street Kids and Billy Whizz, and back in the 1950s, had a peak circulation of more than 1.9 million.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2015
Whizz all the dressing ingredients in a food processor until the chillies are very finely chopped, and set aside.
From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2014
Whizz came a flint, apparently out of the air, and missed Mr. Marvel's shoulder by a hair's-breadth.
From The Invisible Man by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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