geek out

geek out

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geek out]
- /gik aʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geek out]
- /gik aʊt/

Definitions of geek out words

noun geek out a digital-technology expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often used disparagingly by others). 1
noun geek out a person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity: a foreign-film geek. 1
noun geek out a peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward. 1
noun geek out a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken. 1
verb without object geek out 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
noun Definition of geek out in Technology To temporarily enter techno-nerd mode while in a non-hackish context, for example at parties held near computer equipment. Especially used when you need to do or say something highly technical and don't have time to explain: "Pardon me while I geek out for a moment." See computer geek, propeller head. 1

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Parts of speech for Geek out

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adjective

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geek out 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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