Definition & Meaning of "nerd"in English

Nerd

NOUN

an intellectual, often introverted person, sometimes teased for their interests

Dialect

American

Slang

Grammatical Information

animacy status

human

Composition

Simple

countable

plural form

nerds

Who is a "nerd"?

A nerd is a student who is often seen as socially awkward or overly focused on their studies or specific interests, such as academics, technology, or science. This person may spend a lot of time studying or engaging in activities that are considered less popular among their peers. As a result, they may be subject to ridicule or teasing from others. While the term has historically been used in a negative way, it can also refer to someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

Examples

She 's a nerd who loves solving puzzles alone.

an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession

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