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whir vs whiz

whiz vs whir

whir and whiz both are nouns.

whir and whiz both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whir Yes No Yes No
whiz Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whir and whiz are synonyms defined as:
  • whir and whiz: make a soft swishing sound
Other synonyms of whir include birr, purr, whirr, whizz.
whir (noun) whiz (noun)
sound of something in rapid motion a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
whir (verb) whiz (verb)
make a soft swishing sound make a soft swishing sound
Difference between whir and whiz

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