noun / verb

whiz

Urine or the act of passing it.

He takes a quick whiz before leaving the house.

Etymology

Whiz is an informal euphemism for urinating, especially in take a whiz. Its exact origin in this bodily sense is uncertain.

More examples

  • The dog whizzes against a tree in the yard.
  • I need to take a whiz before the movie.
  • The bathroom floor smells like whiz.

Forms

whiz · whizzes · whizzed · whizzing

Similar words

pee
A common informal alternative for urine or urinating.
urinate
A neutral verb, more appropriate in medical or formal contexts.
urine
The neutral term for the liquid, not the act.