Knurd

Quick meaning: Knurd is a noun meaning (rare) Alternative form of nerd; especially used to refer to one of several folk etymologies of the word.

Meaning

(rare) Alternative form of nerd; especially used to refer to one of several folk etymologies of the word.

Example Sentences

The computer knurds managed to identify all the bad chips and replace them -- except for the microcode rom.

Richard A. Petke announces formation of Beta lota Tau, a new fraternity for campus computer freaks, knurds, hackers and assorted hangers on.

“How much do I want to bet the young man will be a straightlaced knurd?” Isabel chimed as she thought about the prospective house guest she’ll be waiting on this summer. She used the derogatory term “knurd” she’d learned back in England from Lady Chatterly’s friends who attended the school of Eton. It was “drunk” spelled backward to refer to someone who was more interested in his studies and grades than partying and enjoying alcohol after classes.

Word Forms

• knurds

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nurst, knorr, curd, knarr, ruden.

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