Whiz (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air; "he heard the whiz of bullets near his head".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The quarterback's pass flew through the air with a whiz, sailing past the defender's ear.
- The firework exploded with a loud whiz, shooting sparks high into the night sky.
- As the train zoomed by, I felt the rush of its whiz as it sliced through the air.
- The baseball player heard the whiz of the ball whizzing by his head, a close call.
- The arrow flew out of the bow with a distinctive whiz, hitting the target with precision.