WHIZ

whiz. Whiz, v.i. to make a loud humming noise; n. a humming noise

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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.