wiz

Gifted skilled one

Wiz is informal for wizard—someone exceptionally skilled at something: She's a wiz at crossword puzzles, a computer wiz.

The spelling whiz is more common and carries the same meaning.

Both suggest natural talent or impressive ability in a particular domain.

expert

whiz

Informal term for expert

prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
geniusPerson of rare brilliance
virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer

maestro · savant · hotshot · crackerjack · maven · ace · pro · adept · master · phenom

magic

sorcerer

Wielder of arcane power

enchanterOne who uses magic
conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
magicianPerformer of illusions

necromancer · warlock · spellcaster · illusionist · spell · enchantment · sorcery · conjuring · incantation · charm

urinate

pee

Urinate, informally

piddleDally or urinate
tinkleLight, clear ring
leakEscape through a breach

relieve · bathroom · restroom · loo · potty · john

Categories

geniusesgenius, brainiac, prodigy, Einstein, intellect
Philly Slangjawn, youse, yo, cuz, hoagie
Scrabble Wordsaa, ax, em, en, er

Opposites

intellectual ability/competence

Foolish, senseless person

moron · imbecile · dunce · fool · dummy

expertise/experience level

Inexperienced newcomer to field

beginner · amateur · neophyte · greenhorn · rookie

Phrases

Wizard of OzKansas girl's odyssey
Washington WizardsD.C. professional basketball franchise
wizard's hatConical sorcerer headgear
wizard hatConical magical headgear
pinball wizardSkilled arcade player
wizard robeMagical practitioner's ceremonial dress

Family

wizard, wizardry, wizards, wizardly, wizardries

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G