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- [geek]
- /gik/
- /ɡiːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [geek]
- /gik/
Definitions of geek word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of GEEK computer geek 3
- noun geek a digital-technology expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often used disparagingly by others). 1
- noun geek a person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity: a foreign-film geek. 1
- noun geek a peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward. 1
- noun geek a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken. 1
- verb without object geek to be overexcited about a specialized subject or activity, or to talk about it with excessive enthusiasm (usually followed by out): I could geek out about sci-fi for hours. 1
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Parts of speech for Geek
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geek popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for geek
noun geek
- weirdo — an odd, eccentric, or unconventional person.
- freak — a fleck or streak of color.
- nerd — a person considered to be socially awkward, boring, unstylish, etc.
- buffoon — If you call someone a buffoon, you mean that they often do foolish things.
- guru — ("Guru") 1469–1539, Indian religious leader: founder of Sikhism.
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