Whizzing: meaning, definitions and examples
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whizzing
[ หwษชzษชล ]
movement, velocity
Whizzing refers to the fast movement of an object through the air, often producing a characteristic sound as it does so. It is commonly used to describe the swift passage of projectiles, vehicles, or even people engaging in rapid motion. The term can also imply an element of excitement or energy associated with the speed. In everyday language, it can describe both literal and metaphorical quick actions.
Synonyms
flying, hurtling, rushing, speeding, zooming
Examples of usage
- The car went whizzing past us.
- She was whizzing through her tasks today.
- The kids were whizzing down the hill on their bikes.
Translations
Translations of the word "whizzing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zunindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคกเคผเคซเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sausen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memburung
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะธัััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wirowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใใจ้ณใ็ซใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท vrombir
๐ช๐ธ zumbido
๐น๐ท vฤฑnlama
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ๋ฆญ ์๋ฆฌ๋ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุช ุฒูุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกumฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกumenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกumenje
๐ฎ๐ธ hvissandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cฤฑrฤฑldama
๐ฒ๐ฝ zumbido
Word origin
The term 'whizzing' originated from the late 19th century, derived from 'whizz', which meant to move quickly through the air, often with a buzzing or hissing sound. The noun form 'whiz' may have stemmed from an imitation of the sound made by something moving swiftly through the air, reflecting the motion's speed. The use of 'whizzing' has evolved to encompass both literal and figurative meanings, applied to various contexts where rapid movement is involved. The incorporation of the term into modern vernacular can be observed in various forms of media, particularly in action-oriented genres, where it often describes fast-paced sequences. Over time, 'whizzing' has maintained its association with speed and agility, becoming a common descriptor in both casual conversation and literary expressions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,520, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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