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- pronunciation:
- wIz
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
whizzes, whizzing, whizzed |
definition 1: |
to make a buzzing or hissing sound by, or as if by, flying swiftly through the air.
- similar words:
- buzz
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definition 2: |
to fly or rush past with such a sound.
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related words: |
bowl, clip, fleet, race, romp, zip, zoom |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to cause to move with a buzzing or hissing sound; throw or speed (an object).
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
whizzes |
definition 1: |
a buzzing or hissing sound made by a rapidly moving or flying object.
- similar words:
- buzz, zip
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definition 2: |
a rapid movement that causes such a sound.
- similar words:
- romp
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definition 3: |
(informal) one who has exceptional skill or comprehension in a specified activity or subject.
She's a whiz at chemistry.- antonyms:
- dud, duffer
- similar words:
- ace, adept, expert, mastermind, natural, phenomenon, wizard
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related words: |
dart, master, mind |
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derivation: |
whizzingly (adv.) |
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