Whizzed: meaning, definitions and examples

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whizzed

 

[ wɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion sound

Whizzed is the past tense of the verb whiz, which means to move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound. It often refers to fast-moving objects, such as cars, arrows, or bullets. The term can also imply a sense of skillfulness or proficiency in a particular activity. In informal usage, it can express excitement or thrill about speed. Overall, it emphasizes rapid motion accompanied by noise.

Synonyms

darted, flew, rushed, sprinted, zoomed

Examples of usage

  • The car whizzed past us on the highway.
  • The arrow whizzed through the air and hit the target.
  • Children whizzed down the slide at the playground.
  • The motorcycle whizzed by, leaving a cloud of dust.

Translations

Translations of the word "whizzed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zunido

🇮🇳 गुज़री हुई

🇩🇪 vorbeigesaust

🇮🇩 melintas

🇺🇦 пролетів

🇵🇱 przeleciał

🇯🇵 飛び去った

🇫🇷 passé rapidement

🇪🇸 pasó rápidamente

🇹🇷 fıskiyeden geçti

🇰🇷 휙 지나갔다

🇸🇦 مر بسرعة

🇨🇿 prolétl

🇸🇰 preletel

🇨🇳 飞过

🇸🇮 preletel

🇮🇸 flaug

🇰🇿 ұшып өтті

🇬🇪 გადაინაცვლა

🇦🇿 keçdi

🇲🇽 pasó rápidamente

Etymology

The term 'whizz' first appeared in the early 19th century and is likely onomatopoeic in nature, mimicking the sound made by rapid movement. It has its roots in the word 'whiz,' which meant to move quickly or with a loud noise. Its usage broadened over time and began to encompass a variety of contexts, including anything that moves swiftly or makes a noise while doing so. The word is used in both British and American English, maintaining a consistent connotation related to speed and sound. The flexibility of the term allowed it to adapt into different forms, such as 'whizzed,' marking the past tense and retaining the original meanings while providing a vivid auditory image of speed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,221 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.