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Geek
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
geeks
Examples
He was often labeled a geek in school because of his love for sci-fi and video games.
02
someone who has a great deal of knowledge and passion for computers and related topics
Slang
What does "geek" mean in knowledge slang?
The term "geek" refers to a person who has strong interest and deep knowledge in a specific subject, often technology, computers, or niche topics. The structure is informal slang originally used as a mild insult, now widely neutral or positive, describing focused enthusiasm and expertise. It is commonly used in everyday speech and online culture to describe someone highly engaged with specialized interests.
Examples
The tech company hired several geeks to develop innovative solutions for their latest product.
03
a carnival performer who performs shocking acts
Examples
The sideshow featured a geek who bit the heads off chickens.
Lexical Tree
geeky
geek
