Whizkid: meaning, definitions and examples
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whizkid
[ ˈwɪz.kɪd ]
talented young person
A whiz kid is a young person who is exceptionally skilled or talented in a particular area, especially relating to technology or academics. They often display proficiency that is impressive for their age, leading to early success or recognition.
Synonyms
child prodigy, genius, prodigy, wunderkind.
Examples of usage
- The whiz kid solved the complex math problems in minutes.
- As a whiz kid in programming, she developed her own app by the age of 12.
- He was known as the whiz kid of the team, always coming up with innovative solutions.
Translations
Translations of the word "whizkid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criança prodígio
🇮🇳 जीनियस बच्चा
🇩🇪 Wunderkind
🇮🇩 anak jenius
🇺🇦 обдарована дитина
🇵🇱 cudowne dziecko
🇯🇵 天才児
🇫🇷 enfant prodige
🇪🇸 niño prodigio
🇹🇷 dahi çocuk
🇰🇷 신동
🇸🇦 طفل عبقري
🇨🇿 zázračné dítě
🇸🇰 zázračné dieťa
🇨🇳 神童
🇸🇮 čudo otrok
🇮🇸 undrabarni
🇰🇿 тапқыр бала
🇬🇪 გენიალური ბავშვი
🇦🇿 dahi uşaq
🇲🇽 niño prodigio
Etymology
The term 'whiz kid' originated in the United States during the 1950s and is believed to be a fusion of 'whiz,' which means to be very talented or proficient at something, and 'kid,' a colloquial term for a young person. The use of 'whiz' dates back to the earlier part of the 20th century, where it was used to describe someone who demonstrated exceptional skill or ability in various fields. As the computer age began to take hold in the latter half of the 20th century, the term became particularly associated with young individuals who excelled in computer programming, mathematics, and other technology-related disciplines. Over the years, 'whiz kid' has been widely adopted in both popular culture and media to refer to young achievers, especially those who make significant contributions or innovations at an early age.