Whiz
noun
A person who is talented or skilled in a specific area, especially in technical or academic subjects.
She's a whiz at mathematics and can solve complex equations in seconds.
Often appears as...
- whiz kid
- computer whiz
Usage tips
Neutral
whiz kid, computer whiz, math whiz
verb
To move swiftly through the air or to make a whizzing sound while doing so.
The car whizzed by at high speed.
Often appears as...
- whiz by
- whiz past
Usage tips
Neutral
whizzing past, whizz off, whizzing sound
noun
A person who is talented or skilled in a specific area, especially in technical or academic subjects.
She's a whiz at mathematics and can solve complex equations in seconds.
Often appears as...
- whiz kid
- computer whiz
Usage tips
Neutral
whiz kid, computer whiz, math whiz
verb
To move swiftly through the air or to make a whizzing sound while doing so.
The car whizzed by at high speed.
Often appears as...
- whiz by
- whiz past
Usage tips
Neutral
whizzing past, whizz off, whizzing sound
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Use 'whiz' to describe someone's expertise in an informal way
A kid can be a whiz in science competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'whiz' often has a positive tone, portraying admiration
He's a whiz at programming, making apps in no time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
While 'whiz' is friendly, overuse can sound inauthentic
Instead of calling him a whiz all the time, mention specific skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Use 'whiz' to describe someone's expertise in an informal way
A kid can be a whiz in science competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'whiz' often has a positive tone, portraying admiration
He's a whiz at programming, making apps in no time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
While 'whiz' is friendly, overuse can sound inauthentic
Instead of calling him a whiz all the time, mention specific skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
Use 'whiz' to describe someone's expertise in an informal way
A kid can be a whiz in science competitions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Using 'whiz' often has a positive tone, portraying admiration
He's a whiz at programming, making apps in no time.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
While 'whiz' is friendly, overuse can sound inauthentic
Instead of calling him a whiz all the time, mention specific skills.
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