Nerdy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɜː(ɹ)di/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nerdy is an adjective meaning (colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.
Meaning
(colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.
Example Sentences
That is a nerdy song.
That guy is nerdy and weird.
I got a pair of nerdy glasses and clothes for Halloween.
The cleverest and most prolific inventors, such as Reiner Knizia (who lives in England) are nerdy superstars. Euro (also “German-style”) games must not be confused with “Ameritrash” games, which generally involve high drama and employ plastic pieces, though arguing over what the difference is seems to be gamers' second-favourite pastime.
Word Forms
- nerdier
- nerdiest
Synonyms for nerdy
Depending on context, synonyms include nerdish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unhip, square, geeklike, neeky, geekish, geekly.
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