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)