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Whid vs Whiz - What's the difference?

whid | whiz |

As nouns the difference between whid and whiz

is that whid is a quick motion; a rapid, quiet movement, usually by small game while whiz is a whirring or hissing sound (as above).

As verbs the difference between whid and whiz

is that whid is to move nimbly and with little noise, usually of small game while whiz is to make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to that of an object speeding through the air.

whid

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A quick motion; a rapid, quiet movement, usually by small game.
  • Verb

  • To move nimbly and with little noise, usually of small game.
  • Synonyms

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    whiz

    English

    Alternative forms

    * whizz

    Verb

  • To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to that of an object speeding through the air.
  • To rush or move swiftly with such a sound.
  • To throw or spin rapidly.
  • (vulgar, slang) To urinate.
  • We whizzed in the bushes.

    Noun

    (whizzes)
  • A whirring or hissing sound (as above).
  • (informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
  • An act of urination; a wiz.
  • I have to take a whiz .
  • (UK, slang, uncountable) amphetamine.
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * whiz kid