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whizz

/wɪz/

Translations

whizznoun

whizzes

/wɪz/

asFamilier.

She's a whizz at solving complex mathematical problems.

C'est un as pour résoudre des problèmes mathématiques complexes.

sifflementPour un bruit aigu produit par un mouvement rapide.

The whizz of the arrow was heard as it flew past.

On a entendu le sifflement de la flèche lorsqu'elle a filé.

amphétamineArgot britannique.

He was caught in possession of whizz during the raid.

Il a été arrêté en possession d'amphétamine lors de la perquisition.

Additional translations

crackFamilier.

vrombissementSelon le contexte, pour un bruit rapide et bourdonnant.

Synonyms

whizzverb

whizzed

Past Simple

whizzed

Past Participle

whizzing

Gerund

/wɪz/

filerPour un déplacement rapide avec un bruit de sifflement.

The bullet whizzed past his ear, narrowly missing him.

La balle a filé près de son oreille, le manquant de peu.

expédierAu sens figuré: faire quelque chose très vite et efficacement.

She whizzed through her homework in less than an hour.

Elle a expédié ses devoirs en moins d'une heure.

bourdonnerPour un bruit de rotation ou de vibration.

The blender whizzed as it crushed the ice for the smoothie.

Le mixeur bourdonnait en broyant la glace pour le smoothie.

mixerEn cuisine, pour réduire rapidement en purée ou hacher au mixeur.

Whizz the strawberries with a little sugar until smooth.

Mixez les fraises avec un peu de sucre jusqu'à obtenir une texture lisse.

Synonyms

whizzadjective

Attributive use meaning ‘excellent, skilful’; e.g. “a whizz kid”.

génialFamilier.

The start-up released a whizz new app that went viral overnight.

La start-up a lancé une nouvelle appli géniale qui est devenue virale du jour au lendemain.

Additional translations

du tonnerreFamilier, surtout à l'oral.

Synonyms

Definitions

whizznoun

A person who is extremely clever at something.

She's a whizz at solving complex mathematical problems.

A sound made by something moving quickly through the air.

The whizz of the arrow was heard as it flew past.

Slang, chiefly British: amphetamine, especially in pill form used as a stimulant.

He was caught in possession of whizz during the raid.

whizzverb

To move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound.

The bullet whizzed past his ear, narrowly missing him.

To accomplish or complete something very quickly and efficiently.

She whizzed through her homework in less than an hour.

To make a whirring or buzzing sound.

The blender whizzed as it crushed the ice for the smoothie.

To blend, puree, or chop (something) quickly in a machine.

Whizz the strawberries with a little sugar until smooth.

whizzadjective

Informal, attributive: extremely skilful, effective, or impressive.

The start-up released a whizz new app that went viral overnight.