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Definition of nerd
nerd
noun
- 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.
- a clever but socially awkward person
Don't waste time with those guys - they're all nerds.
- See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork.
Last edited on Feb 13 2006. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.
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| Definitions include: an unsociable, smart person; "nerd". | |
| Definitions include: Geek, nerd, or weirdo. | |
| Definitions include: a dork. | |
| Definitions include: "nerd"; "geek". | |
| Definitions include: typical nerd activity. | |
| Definitions include: relating to or describing a nerd or nerd-related activity. | |
| Definitions include: an intense feeling of joy or excitement due to something nerdy. | |
| Definitions include: "nerdy". | |
| 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 person who is bookish, antisocial, etc.; "geek"; "nerd". | |
| Definitions include: To be nerd, geek or loser. | |
| Definitions include: fashion influenced by clothing worn by geeks and nerds. | |
| Definitions include: unsociable, smart person | |
| Definitions include: an unintelligent person; "moron". | |
| Definitions include: a nerd (specifically a computer/technological geek). | |
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| Definitions include: to spend time engaging in a nerdy activity. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
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