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Definition of wiz

wiz

/wɪz/
wiz
Plural:wizzes
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Past Simple:wizzed
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Past Participle:wizzed
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Present Participle:wizzing
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wiz Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is remarkably skilled or clever at a specified activity or subject.

Example

"She has always been a wiz at solving complex calculus problems."

2

North American An act of urination (used informally, typically in the phrase 'take a wiz').

Example

"He excused himself from the table to go take a quick wiz."

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• verb

1

North American To urinate (used as informal slang).

Example

"The dog wizzed against the fire hydrant during its morning walk."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'whiz', 'wiz' is an informal clipping of 'wizard' used to describe someone with exceptional skill. Not to be confused with 'whiz' in the sense of moving quickly with a buzzing sound.

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• Nearby Words

witting
wittingly
witty
wiz
wizard
wizardry
wizened

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in late 19th-century American English as a colloquial shortening and phonetic respelling of 'wizard'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wiz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wiz
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