Nerd
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɜːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nerd is a noun meaning (informal, sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something.
Meaning
(informal, sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something.
More Meanings
- (informal, sometimes derogatory) A member of a subculture revolving around intellectualism, technology, video games, fantasy and science fiction, comic books and assorted media. [from 1980s]
- (informal, sometimes derogatory, dated) One who is stupid and socially inept or unattractive; a social outcast. [from 1970s until early 1990s]
- (slang, sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.
Example Sentences
a computer nerd
a comic-book nerd
The bullies used to call him a nerd at school.
"Yes, I am super nerd, and the whole room cracked up," Said Orszag.
Word Forms
- nerds
Synonyms for nerd
Depending on context, synonyms include geek, dag, grind, swot, wonk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wonk, swot, grind, dork, dweeb, intellectual.
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