whizzer

Examples

• All

• The child launched a plastic whizzer that spun rapidly and made a loud whirring sound as it flew through the air.

• He bought a new whizzer at the toy store, and it spun for several minutes.

• The child launched a plastic whizzer that spun across the lawn making a loud whirring sound.

• The whizzer spun quickly across the floor.

• Can you hear the whizzer from the other room?

• When you pull the string, the whizzer spins quickly, creating a buzzing noise that delights children.

• He bought a new whizzer at the toy store, and it spun on the table, leaving everyone amazed.

Synonyms

S

spinner

vswhizzer

• Informal

1 3.2

A small toy you turn quickly with your fingers for fun or to help you focus

focuses on spinning that makes a whirring sound rather than calming use

W

whirly

vswhizzer

1 8.4

A small toy that spins quickly in the wind

is the same but specifically makes a whirring sound when moving

H

humming top

vswhizzer

6.4

A spinning toy that makes a soft buzzing sound when it moves

is similar but produces a rapid whirring sound rather than a low noise

W

whirligig

vswhizzer

8.6

A small toy that spins quickly on a point like a top

is similar but emphasises the whirring sound rather than cone shape

W

whirler

vswhizzer

7.6

A device that spins around a central point

is a small toy version that also makes a whirring sound when moving

Antonyms

S

static

45 3.8

Not moving or changing over time

N

nonrotating

3.7

Not turning or spinning around its axis

How Fast

whirligig

8.5

whizzer

• UK

7.9

spinner

• Informal

1 3.2

spinning top

1 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology