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nerd

UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɜrd/

Translations

nerdverb
nerded
Past Simple
nerded
Past Participle
nerding
Gerund
UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɝd/
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")
Synonyms
brainy-minded
techy
dweeby
geekish
intellectual
eggheadish
brainy
studious
bookish
dorky
geeky
nerdy
nerdnoun
nerds
pl
UK
/nɜːd/
US
/nɜrd/
He is a nerd who loves to study all day.
Он ботаник, который любит учиться весь день.
She is such a nerd when it comes to organizing events.
Она такая зануда, когда дело касается организации мероприятий.
Additional translations
гик
технарь
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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