whiz meaning and definition

WHIZ noun

Definition of whiz (noun)

1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
   • synonyms: ace, adept, champion, genius, hotshot, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whizz, wiz, wizard
2. a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
   • "he heard the whiz of bullets near his head"

WHIZ verb

Definition of whiz (verb)

1. make a soft swishing sound
   • "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"
   • synonyms: birr, purr, whir, whirr, whizz