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nerd

UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɜrd/

Translations

nerdverb
nerded
Past Simple
nerded
Past Participle
nerding
Gerund
UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɝd/
geekerFamilier, surtout dans le registre jeune et technophile.
They nerded late into the night over the new programming language.
Ils ont geeké tard dans la nuit sur le nouveau langage de programmation.
Synonyms
immerse oneself in
cram
study intensely
dork (verb)
obsess over
dork out
nerd out
geek out
geek (verb)
obsess
nerdadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "nerd culture")
geekInvariable dans cet emploi adjectival, familier.
The store specializes in nerd merchandise like collectible figurines.
La boutique est spécialisée dans les produits geek comme les figurines de collection.
Synonyms
brainy-minded
techy
dweeby
geekish
intellectual
eggheadish
brainy
studious
bookish
dorky
geeky
nerdy
nerdnoun
nerds
pl
UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɜrd/
geekFamilier, surtout pour une personne passionnée par l’informatique, les sciences ou un domaine technique.
Tom is a computer nerd who spends most of his time coding and building software.
Tom est un geek de l’informatique qui passe la plupart de son temps à coder et à créer des logiciels.
binoclardFamilier, péjoratif, pour une personne jugée peu à l’aise socialement ou trop absorbée par ses études.
In high school, Sarah was considered a nerd because she preferred studying over attending parties.
Au lycée, Sarah était considérée comme une binoclarde parce qu’elle préférait étudier plutôt que d’aller aux fêtes.
Additional translations
nerdAnglicisme familier, employé dans le français contemporain.
nerdAnglicisme familier, très courant dans la langue moderne.
Synonyms
dweeb
intellectual
egghead
techie
whiz
brainiac
bookworm
geek

Definitions

nerdverb
(intransitive, informal) To behave in an obsessively studious or technically enthusiastic manner.
They nerded late into the night over the new programming language.
(intransitive, often with "out") To discuss or engage deeply in a subject of interest, usually technical or niche.
At the convention, fans could really nerd out about comic-book lore.
nerdadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for nerds.
The store specializes in nerd merchandise like collectible figurines.
nerdnoun
A person who is extremely interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of a technical or scientific nature.
Tom is a computer nerd who spends most of his time coding and building software.
A person who is socially awkward or unpopular, often due to their intense focus on academic or intellectual pursuits.
In high school, Sarah was considered a nerd because she preferred studying over attending parties.
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