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whizzing

 

[ หˆwษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zunindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคกเคผเคซเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sausen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memburung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒฅใƒผใƒƒใจ้Ÿณใ‚’็ซ‹ใฆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vrombir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑnlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜๋ฆฌ๋ฆญ ์†Œ๋ฆฌ๋‚ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุฒู‚ุฒูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅ•ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกumenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvissandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ–แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑrฤฑldama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Etymology

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.