whizzle

verb

whiz·​zle

ˈhwizəl also ˈwi-

-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

: whiz

especially : make a whizzing sound

transitive verb

: to get by stealth or cunning

Word History

Etymology

whiz entry 1 + -le

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