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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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
It was the third movie I filmed, and I was actually on the bus as the stunt double for Daniel, whizzing through the streets of London.
From BBC
But he had not accounted for those Sunderland-supporting runners who were not so thrilled to see him as they whizzed past.
From BBC
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