Whiz kid - Definition and Overview

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

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.