Word
wiz
US/ˈhwɪz/
UK/wˈɪz/
Definition
n. someone who is incredibly good or fast at doing something, especially with computers or math. It is a short, friendly way to say 'wizard'.
n. An individual possessing exceptional skill or proficiency in a specific area, particularly in technical or academic fields. A clipped form of 'wizard'.
Examples
“My brother is a computer wiz and fixed my laptop in minutes.”
“We need a math wiz to help us calculate the final budget before the meeting starts.”
“The startup's success is largely attributed to their lead developer, a coding wiz who built the entire platform architecture in less than a month.”
Examples
simple
“My brother is a computer wiz and fixed my laptop in minutes.”
contextual
“We need a math wiz to help us calculate the final budget before the meeting starts.”
complex
“The startup's success is largely attributed to their lead developer, a coding wiz who built the entire platform architecture in less than a month.”
Usage
Often paired with a modifying noun to specify the area of expertise, such as 'computer wiz' or 'math wiz'.
Etymology
Clipping of wizard.
Onomatopoeic for the sound made by urination.
See with.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
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