Nerd: meaning, definitions and examples

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nerd

 

[ nษœหrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

brainiac, dork, geek

Examples of usage

  • He's a real nerd when it comes to technology.
  • She's such a nerd, always reading books about science.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nerd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nerd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutu buku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั‚ะฐะฝั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kujon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ฟใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intello

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nerd

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inek รถฤŸrenci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๋ถ€๋ฒŒ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ูˆูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกprt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกprt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆๅ‘†ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pifljar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรถrd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ั‹ะผั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒญแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxuyan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.