Wiz

/wɪz/ noun

Definition

Short for wizard; a person who is extremely skilled or talented at something.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'wizard' that became popular in 20th-century slang. Originally from Middle English 'wysard' meaning 'wise one,' ultimately from 'wise.'

Kelly Says

Calling someone a 'wiz' at math or computers is interesting because it literally traces back to the idea of wisdom—we still use medieval wizard language to describe modern experts.

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