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Definition of bookworm
bookworm
- unsociable, smart person
- See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork.
Last edited on Dec 01 2005. Submitted by Sharon J. from Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA on Dec 01 2005.
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Other terms relating to 'a nerd, geek, dork': | |
| Definitions include: "nerdy". | |
| Definitions include: Geek, nerd, or weirdo. | |
| Definitions include: "nerd"; "geek". | |
| Definitions include: fashion influenced by clothing worn by geeks and nerds. | |
| Definitions include: a loser, dweeb, nerd, social outcast. | |
| Definitions include: penis | |
| Definitions include: a nerd (specifically a computer/technological geek). | |
| Definitions include: unsociable, smart person | |
| Definitions include: relating to or describing a nerd or nerd-related activity. | |
| Definitions include: To be nerd, geek or loser. | |
| Definitions include: an unsociable, smart person; "nerd". | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: Common among the IS ranks, a "tech weenie" is a person, a bit of a nerd, who is fascinated by all things technical, particularly computer-related. | |
| Definitions include: a dork. | |
| Definitions include: an intense feeling of joy or excitement due to something nerdy. | |
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| Definitions include: to end a relationship with someone suddenly. | |
| Definitions include: "ta-ta for now", i.e. "goodbye for now." | |
| Definitions include: middle-aged or older. | |
| Definitions include: a sentimental person. | |
| Definitions include: Get really mad or very angry at something or someone! | |
| Definitions include: to perform an activity before someone else. | |
| Definitions include: Back to the future movies... Marty McFly. To mean someone's not on the ball or is missing the obvious. | |
| Definitions include: to fight and not get hit in the mouth | |
| Definitions include: to get crazy, go wild. | |
| Definitions include: merchandise. |
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