A whizz kid noun phrase informal
Another variant of this noun is "whiz kid."
Someone who is very skilled or successful at something at a young age.
You must see the new guy. I guarantee you that whizz kid will save our company.
Kate used to be nobody, but now she is a science whizz kid. Who would've known, right?
A young person with signs of great intelligence
To use one's own intelligence
Used to describe a person who is smart, clever or intelligent
Wise or intelligent poeple think alike or have the same ideas
This phrase comes from the popular radio series Quiz Kids in the 1940s. The show was about a team of 5 outstandingly clever children who answered questions sent in by listeners.