whizz

whizzing; whizzed

Definitions of whizz
  1. verb
    move along very quickly
    synonyms: whizz along, zoom, zoom along
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    type of:
    hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip
    move very fast
  2. verb
    make a soft swishing sound
    synonyms: birr, purr, whir, whirr, whiz
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    type of:
    go, sound
    make a certain noise or sound
  3. noun
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    synonyms: ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whiz, wiz, wizard
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    types:
    track star
    a star runner
    type of:
    expert
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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