Whiz \Whiz\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Whizzed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Whizzing.]
[Of imitative origin. ???. Cf. Whistle, and
Hiss.]
To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball
flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp
hissing or whistling sound. [Written also whizz.]
It flew, and whizzing, cut the liquid way. --Dryden.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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