Whiz: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiz

[ wɪz ]

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fast learner

A person who is very skilled or successful at a particular activity or in a particular area.

Synonyms

ace, expert, genius

Examples of usage

He's a whiz at math.
She's a whiz in the kitchen, always coming up with new recipes.
Mark is a computer whiz, he can fix any tech problem in no time.

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move quickly

To move quickly with a buzzing or whirring sound.

Synonyms

rush, speed, zoom

Examples of usage

The cars whizzed by on the highway.
The bullet whizzed past my ear.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiz" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gênio

🇮🇳 प्रतिभाशाली

🇩🇪 Wunderkind

🇮🇩 jenius

🇺🇦 геній

🇵🇱 geniusz

🇯🇵 天才 (てんさい)

🇫🇷 prodige

🇪🇸 genio

🇹🇷 deha

🇰🇷 천재 (cheonjae)

🇸🇦 عبقري

🇨🇿 génius

🇸🇰 génius

🇨🇳 天才 (tiāncái)

🇸🇮 genij

🇮🇸 snillingur

🇰🇿 данышпан

🇬🇪 გონიერი (goni'eri)

🇦🇿 dahiyə

🇲🇽 genio

Word origin

The word 'whiz' originated in the early 20th century as an abbreviation of 'whizz-kid', which was used to describe a young person who is exceptionally talented or intelligent. Over time, 'whiz' has evolved to refer to anyone who is skilled or proficient in a particular field. The verb form of 'whiz' likely comes from the sound of something moving quickly, like a bullet or a speeding car.