WHIZ
/wɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, preposition
Definition of WHIZ
A whirring or hissing sound (as above).
Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
(especially with the verb "take") An act of urination.
"I have to take a whiz."
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.
Against.
"He picked a fight with the class bully."
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
"He went with his friends."
Examples of WHIZ in a Sentence
- "I have to take a whiz."
- "He picked a fight with the class bully."
- "He went with his friends."
- "She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar."
Word Details
Is WHIZ a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHIZ is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WHIZ are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WHIZ
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | z | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIZ
2 words from the letters in WHIZ
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHIZ in Word Games
WHIZ is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WHIZ is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHIZ to find 2 additional valid words.