whizzle
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9.8
- noun
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silbido
- He could hear the whizzle of the speeding train approaching from a distance.
Examples
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That’s a stizzle on my nizzle for the whizzle
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As the rocket launched, it produced a loud whizzle that echoed across the launchpad.
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The wind made a soft whizzle as it blew through the trees.
Synonyms
63
4.4
A soft continuous buzzing sound made by something moving quickly
56
1.0
A high loud sound made by a person, a device, or fast moving air
44
2.6
A long sharp s sound made by animals, objects, or people to show disapproval
20
4.2
A sudden rushing sound when air or water moves quickly
19
3.0
A hissing, crackling sound made by hot food or oil
14
1.9
A high sharp sound made when air moves quickly through a small opening
11
3.7
A soft, continuous sound made by something turning or moving fast
7
6.4
A buzzing or hissing sound made by something moving fast through the air
2
5.8
A soft rushing sound made when air or water moves quickly
A constant buzzing sound from machines or insects
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Morphology
Etymology
Whizzle comes from the simple sound word whiz, which copies a quick, hissing rush of air, plus a little ending -le that gives the idea of 'small'. So a whizzle is a short, sharp whiz, a quick rushing sound.