geek

UK
/ɡiːk/
US
/ɡik/

Translations

geeknoun
geeks
Pl.
UK
/ɡiːk/
US
/ɡik/
geekfamilier; passionné de technologie ou de culture pop
He's a computer geek who spends most of his time coding and building software.
C'est un geek de l'informatique qui passe la plupart de son temps à coder et à développer des logiciels.
nerdfamilier; plus péjoratif
In high school, she was considered a geek because of her love for comic books and science fiction.
Au lycée, elle passait pour une nerd parce qu'elle adorait les bandes dessinées et la science-fiction.
Additional translations
monstre de foiresens historique; spectacles de curiosités, cirque
geekfamilier; personne jugée socialement maladroite ou très atypique
geekadjective
UK
/ɡiːk/
US
/ɡik/
Used attributively (e.g. "geek culture") and predicatively in informal speech.
geekfamilier
The convention had a definite geek vibe that everyone enjoyed.
La convention avait une ambiance geek très marquée que tout le monde a appréciée.
geekverb
geeked
Präteritum
geeked
Partizip Perfekt
geeking
Gerundium
UK
/ɡiːk/
US
/ɡik/
s'enthousiasmerpour des sujets techniques ou spécialisés
The photographers geeked over the new high-resolution lens for hours.
Les photographes se sont enthousiasmés pour le nouvel objectif à haute résolution pendant des heures.
Additional translations
geekerfamilier

Definitions

geeknoun
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject, often related to technology or pop culture.
He's a computer geek who spends most of his time coding and building software.
A person who is socially awkward or unconventional, often with a strong interest in niche subjects.
In high school, she was considered a geek because of her love for comic books and science fiction.
An entertainer at a carnival or circus whose act involves bizarre or grotesque feats, traditionally biting the heads off live animals.
In old sideshows, the geek was often advertised as the most shocking attraction.
geekadjective
Characteristic of or relating to geeks; enthusiastically technical, intellectual, or nerdy.
The convention had a definite geek vibe that everyone enjoyed.
geekverb
To engage in or discuss technical or specialized subjects with great enthusiasm.
The photographers geeked over the new high-resolution lens for hours.