whiz
noun
- 1
A whirring or hissing sound (as above).
- 2
Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
- 3
(especially with the verb "take") An act of urination.
“I have to take a whiz.”
- 4
Amphetamine.
- 5
(with "the") Pickpocketing.
verb
- 1
To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to that of an object speeding through the air.
- 2
To rush or move swiftly with such a sound.
- 3
To throw or spin rapidly.
- 4
To urinate.
“We whizzed in the bushes.”
preposition
- 1
Against.
“He picked a fight with the class bully.”
- 2
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
“He went with his friends.”
- 3
In addition to; as an accessory to.
“She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar.”
- 4
Used to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
“Jim was listening to Bach with his eyes closed.”
- 5
In support of.
“We are with you all the way.”
- 6
In regard to.
“He was pleased with the outcome.”
- 7
To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.
“slain with robbers”
- 8
Using as an instrument; by means of.
“Find what you want instantly with our search engine.”
- 9
Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
- 10
Having, owning.
“It was small and bumpy, with a tinge of orange.”
- 11
Affected by (a certain emotion or condition).
“He spoke with sadness in his voice.”
- 12
Prompted by (a certain emotion).
“green with envy; flushed with success”
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