whiz

¹whiz

noun

Definition of WHIZ

1

a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out <the whiz of an arrow flying by at an uncomfortably close range>

Synonyms fizz, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz (or whizz)

Related Words swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip; sibilance, sibilant

2

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion <the irritating whiz of a bee in the room>

Synonyms burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom

Related Words babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper; whish, zing, zip

Near Antonyms bawl, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeal, yelp, yell

Variants of WHIZ

whiz or whizz