Whiz (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Whizzed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Whizzing.] [Of imitative origin. . Cf. Whistle, and Hiss.]
To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp hissing or whistling sound.
[Written also
whizz.]
It flew, and whizzing, cut the liquid way.
Dryden.
© Webster 1913.
Whiz, n.
A hissing and humming sound.
Like the whiz of my crossbow.
Coleridge.
© Webster 1913.