Nerdism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nerdism is a noun meaning (informal) The practices or behaviours of nerds; nerdiness.
Meaning
(informal) The practices or behaviours of nerds; nerdiness.
Example Sentences
Nerdism in both men and women is held to decrease sexual attractiveness, but in men this is compensated by the relatively masculine values attached to intelligence and computer skills.
When the hypothetical Gore nephew look-alike Mr. Boston awkwardly tried to cut in on her conversation with the tough-looking Chance, Mr. Boston seemed to have blown it, especially as he spouted nervous nerdisms like “You need Ritalin” in response to Chance’s practiced baiting.
Word Forms
- nerdisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nerdery, nerdity, nerdom, nerdhood, nerddom, nerdification.
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