Nerd: meaning, definitions and examples
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nerd
[ nษหrd ]
smart
A person who is extremely interested in a particular subject, especially one related to computers, and is not considered cool or fashionable by other people.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's a real nerd when it comes to technology.
- She's such a nerd, always reading books about science.
awkward
A person who is socially awkward, unpopular, or unstylish.
Synonyms
misfit, outcast, socially awkward person
Examples of usage
- He's a total nerd, always stumbling over his words in front of others.
- She felt like a nerd in high school, never quite fitting in with the popular crowd.
obsessive
A person who is overly enthusiastic or obsessed with a particular hobby or interest.
Synonyms
aficionado, enthusiast, fanatic
Examples of usage
- He's a history nerd, can talk for hours about ancient civilizations.
- She's a total movie nerd, always quoting lines from her favorite films.
Translations
Translations of the word "nerd" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nerd
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nerd
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutu buku
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะฐะฝัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kujon
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฟใฏ
๐ซ๐ท intello
๐ช๐ธ nerd
๐น๐ท inek รถฤrenci
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต๋ถ๋ฒ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกprt
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกprt
๐จ๐ณ ไนฆๅๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ pifljar
๐ฎ๐ธ nรถrd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาัะผัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแก แญแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxuyan
๐ฒ๐ฝ nerd
Etymology
The term 'nerd' originated in the 1950s and was initially used to describe a socially awkward or unstylish person. Over time, it evolved to also refer to individuals with a strong interest in intellectual pursuits, particularly in technology and science. The modern connotation of 'nerd' often carries a positive association with expertise and enthusiasm in a specific field.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,587 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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