Whiz kid

:This article is about the stereotypical character. For the computer game, see Wizkid.

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The whiz kid is a stock character who is notably intelligent, but typically lacking in physical strength. In movies, comic strips and other visual mediums, they usually wear glasses and are typically dressed in a fashion that is slightly overdressed or different in style than the rest of the cast.

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The whiz kid is usually attached to books, the Internet, and other sources of information and often talks with big words in order to show off. The whiz kid usually serves as a sidekick to the hero and sometimes to the story as comic relief.

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Male whiz kids are often referred to as "geeks" or "nerds" by other characters, while their female counterparts are typically called "know-it-alls."

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