Whiz Kid Definition
noun
An exceptionally talented and comparatively young person, esp. a newcomer, who shows great promise in a particular field.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of whiz kid.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- ball-of-fire
- whizz-kid
- go-getter
Other Word Forms of Whiz Kid
Noun
Singular:
whiz kidPlural:
whiz kidsOrigin of Whiz Kid
Alteration of Quiz Kid a panelist on an early game show
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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