Definition

Noun: 1. An expert; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field: A person who possesses extraordinary talent, proficiency, or knowledge in a particular area, often to an impressive or astonishing degree.

Usage

The word "wiz" is an informal, shortened form of "wizard." It is used as a singular noun to describe a person who is exceptionally skilled. It is typically used in a complimentary and admiring way. * It is often followed by the preposition "at" to specify the field of expertise (e.g., a wiz at math). * It can be used attributively before another noun (e.g., a computer wiz).

Examples

• Noun:
  • She's a real wiz at solving complex puzzles.
  • We need a computer wiz to fix this network problem.
  • He's a financial wiz who turned a small investment into a fortune.

Advanced Usage

• "Whiz-kid" (or "whizz-kid"): A variant compound word referring specifically to a young person who is remarkably talented or successful, especially in business or technology.
  • The tech startup was founded by a couple of whiz-kids still in college.

Variants and Related Words

• Whiz (noun): A common alternative spelling of "wiz" with the same meaning.
• Wizard (noun): The full form of the word, from which "wiz" is derived. It carries the same informal meaning of an expert, in addition to its fantasy meaning of a person with magical powers.

Synonyms

• Expert: A person with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge or skill.
• Ace: An expert, especially in a particular field like sports or aviation.
• Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
• Genius: A person with exceptional intellectual or creative power.
• Maven: A trusted expert who seeks to pass knowledge on to others.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• To be a wiz at (something): To be exceptionally good at a specific activity or subject.
  • My grandmother is a wiz at baking pies.

Noun

1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field