Hotshot
(noun)
- A person who is highly skilled or successful in a particular field or activity.
- A person who is very confident and ambitious and likes to show off their abilities.
Origin:
From the early 20th century, american english, a combination of the words "hot" and "shot" meaning a person who is highly skilled or successful in a particular field or activity.
Examples:
- The new hire was a hotshot programmer, quickly impressing everyone with her coding skills.
- The young executive was a hotshot in the business world, rising through the ranks with ease.
- The athlete was a hotshot, always looking to show off his abilities on the field.
- The artist was a hotshot, always eager to showcase her latest work.
- The musician was a hotshot, impressing audiences with his virtuosity.