Nerdiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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nerdiest
[ หnษหr.di.ษชst ]
describing someone
The term 'nerdiest' is the superlative form of 'nerdy', which describes someone who is excessively enthusiastic or knowledgeable about a particular subject, often associated with academic or intellectual interests. It often implies a lack of social skills or an awkward demeanor, especially in social situations. The term can be used endearingly to describe friends or peers with strong interests in unpopular or niche topics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is the nerdiest kid in class.
- She attends the nerdiest conventions every year.
- They always talk about the nerdiest subjects.
- The nerdiest things I love include comic books and video games.
Translations
Translations of the word "nerdiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais nerd
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคจเคฐเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช der nerdigste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling nerd
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑัะปัั ะฝัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej nerdowski
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใชใฟใฏใช
๐ซ๐ท le plus nerd
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs nerd
๐น๐ท en nerd
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๊ดด์ง์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ูุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ nejvรญce nerd
๐ธ๐ฐ najviac nerd
๐จ๐ณ ๆไนฆๅๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj nerd
๐ฎ๐ธ mest nerd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ nerd
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn nerd
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs nerd
Etymology
The word 'nerdy' originated in the 1950s as a variation of the term 'nerd', which itself is believed to have started from Dr. Seuss's book 'If I Ran the Zoo' published in 1950, where it was used to describe a strange creature. 'Nerd' began to gain traction in American slang to refer to socially awkward, bookish individuals, particularly those who are obsessively passionate about certain hobbies or interests. Over time, the term evolved and took on negative connotations related to being socially inept, but in recent years, it has been reclaimed and used with pride by many individuals who identify with such interests, leading to the creation of the superlative 'nerdiest' to describe those with the most pronounced traits of nerdiness. The acceptance of nerd culture has significantly grown, making 'nerdy' a more positive aspect of identity within various communities, including technology, gaming, and academia.