Whizz: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word to describe something moving very fast or the sound it makes while moving at high speed.

• The arrow whizzed past his ear.
• He watched the cars whizzing by on the highway.

This word is usually used to describe a continuous, low-pitched sound often associated with insects like bees, or to indicate excitement or activity. It can also have negative connotations when describing rumor or gossip.

• I could hear the buzz of the bees in the garden.
• There was a buzz of excitement in the air before the concert.
• The office was buzzing with rumors about the new boss.

This word is typically used to describe a low, continuous sound, often associated with machines or people singing softly.

• The refrigerator hummed quietly in the background.
• She hummed a tune while she worked.

This word describes a low, continuous sound made by something in rapid motion, often mechanical objects.

• The ceiling fan whirred gently above them.
• The drone made a soft whirring noise as it flew by.

Usually used to describe something moving very quickly with a buzzing or hissing sound. Often used in the context of speed and expertise.

• The car whizzed past us in a blur.
• She is a whizz with computers, solving every problem in no time.

Used to describe something moving quickly with a whooshing or humming sound, often associated with vehicles or rapid camera movements. Can also mean to increase rapidly.

• The plane zoomed into the sky.
• The camera zoomed in to get a close-up shot.

Implies a quick, sudden movement, often in a straight line. Commonly used for short, rapid movements.

• The cat darted across the room to catch the mouse.
• He darted out of the way just in time to avoid the ball.

Indicates hurried movement or action, often implying urgency or lack of time. Can also mean a sudden surge or flow of something.

• We had to rush to catch the last train.
• The nurse rushed to the patient’s aid.