Wiz Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhwɪz/, /ˈwɪz

WIZ

UK

wˈɪz

WIZ

Definition

An informal way to say someone is very skilled or talented at something, usually in a specific area like computers or math.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; usually used to praise someone's skill. Common in phrases like 'math wiz' or 'computer wiz'. Not used for general intelligence or formal writing. Sometimes spelled 'whiz'.

• Spanish: genio - experto (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): fera - craque (informal) - gênio
• Portuguese (PT): génio - craque (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 高手 - 天才 (非正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 高手 - 天才 (非正式)
• Hindi: कुशल व्यक्ति (अनौपचारिक) - उस्ताद
• Arabic: عبقري (عامية) - خبير
• Bengali: গুরু - এক্সপার্ট
• Russian: ас - гений
• Japanese: 達人 - 名人
• Vietnamese: cao thủ - chuyên gia
• Korean: 고수 - 달인
• Turkish: usta - dâhi
• Urdu: ماہر - استاد
• Indonesian: ahli - jagoan

Example Sentences

My brother is a wiz at fixing computers.

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She is a math wiz.

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Everyone thinks Jake is a real wiz with numbers.

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Need help with your phone? Ask Karen; she's a total wiz.

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He fixed my bike in five minutes—what a wiz!

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Honestly, I'm no wiz in the kitchen—I usually just order takeout.

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