Wonderkid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wonderkid is a noun meaning (informal, slang) A child prodigy; (if male) a golden boy.
Meaning
(informal, slang) A child prodigy; (if male) a golden boy.
Example Sentences
He was the next big thing, a wonderkid and sure-fire certainty to make it to the top.
“Word is Bridgett's stylist is nothing short of a wonderkid. You brought out the best in her. In all of them.”
In comparison, Chopra was only labelled a 'wonderkid' six times during his entire time at Newcastle United. Hence, to suggest that over-hyping is a phenomenon that only attaches itself to British Asian players is simply incorrect.
Word Forms
- wonderkids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wonderchild, superkid, wunderkind, prodigy, superchild, monster.
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