wonderkid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From wonder + kid, in imitation of German Wunderkind.
Meanings
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(informal, slang) A child prodigy; (if male) a golden boy
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.
2012, Neil Farrington, Daniel Kilvington, Amir Saeed, Race, Racism and Sports Journalism - Page 130:He was the next big thing, a wonderkid and sure-fire certainty to make it to the top.
2010, Mark Ward, Hammered:“Word is Bridgett's stylist is nothing short of a wonderkid. You brought out the best in her. In all of them.”
2015, A Season to Wed: Three Winter Love Stories
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wonderkids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |