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- [nurd]
- /nɜrd/
- /nɜːd/
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- [nurd]
- /nɜrd/
Definitions of nerd word
- noun nerd a person considered to be socially awkward, boring, unstylish, etc. 1
- noun nerd an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd. 1
- noun nerd A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. 1
- noun nerd computers: expert 1
- noun nerd person: unsociable 1
- noun Definition of nerd in Technology (person) A generally pejortive term for any person who is socially inept and studious or demonstrates obsessive knowledge of something. For example, a computer nerd. The term first appeared in print in "If I Ran the Zoo", 1950 by Dr. Seuss. Compare: geek. 1
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Origin of nerd
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1950-55; obscurely derived expressive formation
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Parts of speech for Nerd
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nerd popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".
nerd usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nerd
noun nerd
- geek — computer geek
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
- techie — a student, enthusiast, or specialist in a particular technical field or subject, especially electronics.
- weirdo — an odd, eccentric, or unconventional person.
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