What is another word for Whizzing?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Whizzing is a term that describes a rapid or sudden movement. There are several synonyms for this word, including zooming, zipping, tearing, rushing, and darting. These words can be used to describe anything from a speeding vehicle to a swiftly moving animal. Zooming is often used to describe something that moves quickly and smoothly, such as a race car or a rollercoaster. Zipping refers to a motion that is fast and somewhat erratic, like a small insect darting around. Tearing is used to describe a forceful or aggressive movement, while rushing is used to describe a quick and energetic activity. Darting, on the other hand, is a term that is often associated with small, fast-moving creatures like birds or fish. Each of these words can be used in different contexts to describe the same basic idea - the rapid movement of something.

What are the hypernyms for Whizzing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Whizzing

He, however, sought the friendly protection of logs and stumps, for the Indian rifles were now reloaded and the closeness of the Whizzing bullets indicated that the Indians were watching his stealthy flight.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
They had not recognised Helen at first; but now that they knew her they coupled the meeting in their own minds with the troubles at the station, and from time to time they cast uneasy glances at the doctor's revolver as it lay upon the seat, and from that began watchfully to scan such portions of the shore as might be deemed dangerous from affording opportunities for an ambush from which spears would come Whizzing with unerring aim.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
And this shot and another came Whizzing by, but the rapid motion of the sampan, the want of practice on the part of the Malays, and their bad management of their clumsy gun, kept them from doing any mischief to the fugitives.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn

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