How Do You Spell WHIZZ?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪz] (IPA)

The word "whizz" is spelled with a double "z" at the end, which may seem strange considering the usual English spelling rules. However, the "zz" spelling accurately reflects the short vowel pronunciation of the second syllable, which is transcribed as /ɪz/ in IPA (an "s" sound representing the voiced "z" sound at the end). This differentiates "whizz" from words like "wise" or "whizened", which both have a different vowel sound and spelling for the second syllable.

WHIZZ Meaning and Definition

1. Whizz is a versatile term that can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a sound or movement produced by something moving rapidly through the air. This can be exemplified by a bullet whizzing past, emitting a sharp whistling sound. Additionally, it can also denote a very quick or competent person in a particular field, such as a scientific whizz or a computer whizz, signifying their exceptional knowledge or skill in that area.

   When used as a verb, whizz describes the act of moving rapidly or making a high-pitched sound, typically due to great speed or force. This can encompass a wide range of circumstances, including an arrow whizzing through the air, a car whizzing past on the highway, or a spinning top whizzing around on the ground. It conveys the sense of swiftness and agility.

   Furthermore, whizz can be used colloquially to refer to the act of urinating. This informal sense of the word is commonly used in British English. In this context, it is a slang term typically used among friends or in informal situations.

   Overall, whizz can convey the notions of speed, skill, sound, and motion, depending on its usage as a noun or a verb. It is a versatile word that captures the essence of something moving swiftly, emitting a high-pitched sound, or denoting exceptional ability in a particular field.

2. • A hissing sound.

   • To make a sharp hissing or humming sound, as an arrow or ball during flight, or as compressed air escaping; to fizz.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WHIZZ

• qhizz
• ahizz
• shizz
• ehizz
• 3hizz
• 2hizz
• wgizz
• wbizz
• wnizz
• wjizz
• wuizz
• wyizz
• whuzz
• whjzz
• whkzz
• swhizz
• 2whizz
• whyizz
• whhizz
• whhzz

Etymology of WHIZZ

The word "whizz" originated from the late 15th century in the English language. Its etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be imitative of a rapid, buzzing sound. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "hvísa", meaning "to hiss or whistle", which likely influenced the Middle English word "whisen" or "whissen" with a similar meaning. Over time, "whizz" developed as a variant spelling of "whiz", and it came to refer to something or someone that moves swiftly or produces a buzzing or whistling sound.

Idioms with the word WHIZZ

• a whizz-kid A "whizz-kid" is a young person who is very skilled or talented in a particular field, often implying that they are exceptionally intelligent or successful for their age.

Similar spelling words for WHIZZ

• wheeze,
• whiz,
• wheezy.

Plural form of WHIZZ is WHIZZES

Conjugate verb Whizz

CONDITIONAL

I would whizz

you would whizz

he/she/it would whizz

we would whizz

they would whizz

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be whizzing

you would be whizzing

he/she/it would be whizzing

we would be whizzing

they would be whizzing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whizz

you would have whizz

he/she/it would have whizz

we would have whizz

they would have whizz

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been whizzing

you would have been whizzing

he/she/it would have been whizzing

we would have been whizzing

they would have been whizzing

FUTURE

I will whizz

you will whizz

he/she/it will whizz

we will whizz

they will whizz

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whizzing

you will be whizzing

he/she/it will be whizzing

we will be whizzing

they will be whizzing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whizzed

you will have whizzed

he/she/it will have whizzed

we will have whizzed

they will have whizzed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whizzing

you will have been whizzing

he/she/it will have been whizzing

we will have been whizzing

they will have been whizzing

IMPERATIVE

you whizz

we let´s whizz

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whizz

PAST

I whizzed

you whizzed

he/she/it whizzed

we whizzed

they whizzed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whizzing

you were whizzing

he/she/it was whizzing

we were whizzing

they were whizzing

PAST PARTICIPLE

whizzed

PAST PERFECT

I had whizzed

you had whizzed

he/she/it had whizzed

we had whizzed

they had whizzed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whizzing

you had been whizzing

he/she/it had been whizzing

we had been whizzing

they had been whizzing

PRESENT

I whizz

you whizz

he/she/it whizzes

we whizz

they whizz

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whizzing

you are whizzing

he/she/it is whizzing

we are whizzing

they are whizzing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whizzing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whizzed

you have whizzed

he/she/it has whizzed

we have whizzed

they have whizzed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whizzing

you have been whizzing

he/she/it has been whizzing

we have been whizzing

they have been whizzing

I would have whizzed

we would have whizzed

you would have whizzed

he/she/it would have whizzed

they would have whizzed