Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whiss
verb
/wɪs/
Definition
To move swiftly through the air with a hissing or rushing sound.
Examples
- The arrow whissed past my ear.
- He whissed down the hill on his bike, enjoying the rush of the wind.
- As she whiss through the crowd, people turned to watch.
Meaning
The term ‘whiss’ refers to a quick, often sound-producing movement, similar to a whoosh or rush, typically associated with something passing quickly by.
Synonyms
- whoosh
- swoosh
- hiss
- fly
