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Definition of wonderkid

wonderkid

/ˈwʌn.dɚ.kɪd/
won · der · kid
Plural:wonderkids
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• noun

1

A child or young person who achieves remarkable success or displays extraordinary talent at an early age, especially in sports, music, or business.

Example

"The teenage wonderkid scored two goals on his professional debut for the national team."

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• Nearby Words

wonderfully
wonderfulness
wonderingly
wonderkid
wonderland
wonderment
wonderstruck

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century as an English calque of the German word Wunderkind (literally "wonder child"), popularized internationally through sports journalism and youth scouting.

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