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- [hwiz, wiz]
- /ʰwɪz, wɪz/
- /wɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwiz, wiz]
- /ʰwɪz, wɪz/
Definitions of whizzes word
- verb without object whizzes to make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air. 1
- verb without object whizzes to move or rush with such a sound: The angry hornets whizzed by in a cloud. 1
- verb with object whizzes to cause to whiz. 1
- verb with object whizzes to treat with a whizzer. 1
- noun whizzes wizard (def 3). 1
- noun whizzes Plural form of whiz. 1
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Origin of whizzes
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; imitative; cf. fizz
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Parts of speech for Whizzes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whizzes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
whizzes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whizzes
noun whizzes
- experts — Plural form of expert.
- geniuses — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- adepts — Plural form of adept.
- marvels — Plural form of marvel.
- stars — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
verb whizzes
- whirs — to go, fly, revolve, or otherwise move quickly with a humming or buzzing sound: An electric fan whirred softly in the corner.
- hisses — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
- buzzes — a man's very short haircut; crew cut.
- bullets — a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms.
- darts — any of various competitive games in which darts are thrown at a dartboard
Antonyms for whizzes
noun whizzes
- amateurs — Plural form of amateur.
- apprentices — Plural form of apprentice.
- expectations — Plural form of expectation.
- greenhorns — Plural form of greenhorn.
- ignoramuses — Plural form of ignoramus.
verb whizzes
- delays — Plural form of delay.
See also
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