Brainiac
(noun)
A highly intelligent person.
Origin:
1940s: from brain + -iac.
Examples:
- He was considered a brainiac, with an IQ of over 150.
- She was a brainiac and excelled in all her classes.
- The team was looking for a brainiac to help them solve the problem.
- He was a bit of a brainiac and often impressed people with his knowledge.
- Brainiacs are often thought of as socially awkward or lacking in common sense.