Whizzer
noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A set of horizontal blades used to separate mineral particles.
- 2 A device used in milling to dry wheat, etc. by rapid spinning.
- 3 A pickpocket. UK, slang
"In order better to appreciate the use of argot among thieves, a visit to a few public bars of the third-class public houses of Kennington or in the immediate vicinity of the Elephant and Castle would prove of great value, as hoisters, whizzers, tea-leaves, con-heads, broadsmen and brass nobs […]"
- 4 Synonym of whizgig (“spinning toy”). historical
Example
More examples"In order better to appreciate the use of argot among thieves, a visit to a few public bars of the third-class public houses of Kennington or in the immediate vicinity of the Elephant and Castle would prove of great value, as hoisters, whizzers, tea-leaves, con-heads, broadsmen and brass nobs […]"
Etymology
From whizz + -er.
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