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whiz

/wɪz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who is very knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area.

  • verb

    To move quickly and noisily through the air, especially by means of a jet of gas.

Pronunciation
  1. /wɪz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79242004"
  2. /wɪz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79242004"
Antonyms

against , without
Synonyms

c̄ , w/
Rhymes
Words rhyming with whiz
dries , fries , lies , pries , sies , sizes , sneezes , spies , tries
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. haze (en) : A thick, damp fog or mist.

  2. wise (en) : Having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; able to make prudent judgments.

Variants
List of all variants of whiz that leads to same result
whiz , whizz , whizzed , whizzes , whizzing , whiz kid , whiz kids , whizz kid , whizz kids , gee-whiz , gee whiz , take a whiz , whiz-bang , whizbang , whizbangs , whizzbang , whizzbangs
Etymology
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Old English wizian, from wisse, wise.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'whiz kid' was first used in the 1940s to describe a young person who was exceptionally bright or talented.

  2. The term 'whiz' can also be used as an interjection to express surprise or excitement.

Related Concepts
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  1. knowledge: A body of facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

  2. skills: Ability to perform specific, often complex actions or tasks.

Culture
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In literature, 'whiz' has been used to describe both a knowledgeable or skilled person and a quick, noisy movement. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer', 'whiz' is used to describe Tom, who is a quick and clever boy. In science fiction, 'whiz' can refer to a spaceship or a rocket making a loud noise as it moves.

How to Memorize "whiz"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is very knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area. Picture this person in action, demonstrating their expertise or performing a task related to their field.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'whiz' with someone who is very knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area. Think of a person you know who fits this description and use their name as a reminder.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'whiz'. For example, 'Whiz is a person who knows all the tricks and treats.'

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