Geek

/ɡik/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular subject, especially in areas such as technology, computing, or pop culture.

He's such a geek when it comes to video games; he can explain every aspect of their design.

A socially awkward or unconventional person, often with intense interests in niche areas.

The new kid at school is a bit of a geek, preferring comic books over sports.

verb

To behave in a way that is characteristic of a geek, often involving intense focus on a specific interest.

I could see him geeking out over the latest technology releases during the conference.

Originating from the slang term in the 19th century, originally referring to a circus performer.

geek out

To become overly excited or enthusiastic about a particular subject.

computer geek

A person who is very knowledgeable about computers and technology.

geek chic

A fashion trend that embraces nerdy or geeky topics and styles.

nerd

A person seen as socially awkward and unattractive, typically focused on intellectual pursuits.

dork

A person who is socially awkward or carries peculiar interests.

Geeky

She wore her glasses and quirky T-shirt, looking all geeky at the comic convention.

Geeked out

I totally geeked out when I met my favorite game developer at the conference.