Whizzle

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪzəl/

Whizzle (verb)

  1. To make a quick, soft sound like something moving fast through the air.
  2. To move swiftly or suddenly, often in a playful or energetic way.

Examples

  • The toy whizzles when you pull the string.
  • The athlete whizzles by the finish line.

Common collocations: make a whizzing sound, whizzle past, whizzle away, whizzle through

Synonyms of Whizzle

Informal