Nerdier: meaning, definitions and examples
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nerdier
[ หnษrdier ]
describing someone
The term 'nerdier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'nerdy', which describes someone who is overly intellectual, socially awkward, or deeply immersed in niche interests, often related to technology or academics. It indicates a stronger degree of these traits compared to just being 'nerdy'. People often use 'nerdier' to characterize someone who is particularly passionate about subjects like science fiction, video games, or technical fields, perhaps at the cost of social skills or conventional interests.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He became nerdier after joining the coding club.
- My friend is nerdier than ever since he discovered fan conventions.
- She dresses in a nerdier style than her peers.
Translations
Translations of the word "nerdier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais nerd
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ nerd
๐ฉ๐ช nerdiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih nerd
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ะฝัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej nerdowski
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใฟใฏใช
๐ซ๐ท plus nerd
๐ช๐ธ mรกs nerd
๐น๐ท daha nerd
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ูุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce nerd
๐ธ๐ฐ viac nerd
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj nerd
๐ฎ๐ธ frekar nerd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟ nerd
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ nerd
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha nerd
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs nerd
Etymology
The word 'nerd' originated in the 1950s in the United States. It is said to have been popularized by Dr. Seuss in his book 'If I Ran the Zoo' (1950) where it referred to a creature resembling a nerdy person. The term was initially a pejorative but over decades transformed into a badge of honor among certain groups. As society began to appreciate and value intellectual pursuits, the word 'nerdy' followed suit, evolving into a more positive connotation. The comparative 'nerdier' emerged as discussions about 'nerd culture' burgeoned, particularly in the context of technology, gaming, and comic fandoms. As these interests have grown in popularity and mainstream acceptance, being 'nerdy' has shifted from something to be ashamed of to an identity embraced by millions, leading to wider usage of descriptors like 'nerdier' to compare levels of enthusiasm or commitment within this community.