Whiz (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Whizzed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Whizzing.] [Of imitative origin. . Cf. Whistle, and Hiss.]

To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp hissing or whistling sound.

[Written also whizz.]

It flew, and whizzing, cut the liquid way. Dryden.

 

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Whiz, n.

A hissing and humming sound.

Like the whiz of my crossbow. Coleridge.

 

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