whizz

Fly by fast

Whizz is a variant spelling of whiz, sharing all its meanings.

Something whizzes when it moves rapidly with a humming or buzzing sound: A bullet whizzed past his ear.

A whizz is someone remarkably skilled: She's a whizz at math.

To take a whizz is vulgar slang for urinating.

In British slang, whizz is amphetamine.

speed

zoom

Rapid movement or magnification

  • zipToothed sliding fastener
  • streakUnbroken series
  • flashBrief burst of light

dart · rush · dash · hurtle · bolt · race · shoot · fly · tear · rocket

sound

buzz

Continuous low drone

  • humLow steady sound
  • whirContinuous humming sound
  • swooshRushing, sweeping sound

whoosh · zing · fizz · hiss · swish · drone · whistle · flutter · zip · zoom

expert

prodigy

Gifted youth with rare talent

  • geniusPerson of rare brilliance
  • savantPerson of profound learning
  • aceSingle-pip card

maven · virtuoso · maestro · guru · hotshot · wunderkind · adept · master · specialist · crackerjack

urinate

pee

Urinate, informally

relieve · bathroom · loo · lavatory · potty · restroom

Opposites
intelligence/expertise

whizzidiot

Foolish, senseless person

dunce · fool · half-wit · dimwit · moron

speed of movement

whizzcrawl

Move slowly, low

creep · plod · trudge · amble · dawdle

experience level

whizznovice

Inexperienced newcomer to field

beginner · greenhorn · amateur · rookie · neophyte

Phrases
Family

whiz, whizzing, whizzed, whizzes, whizzer

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG