nerd
nɝːd
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Definition of nerd - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
socially awkwardUSperson seen as awkward or odd for brainy or niche interestsUS
  • He was called a nerd for loving science fiction.
dork dweeb oddball
2.
technologyintelligent expert in a technical field
  • As a computer nerd, she solved the problem quickly.
computer whiz techie
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Expressions with nerd

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show strong interest or discuss details about a topic
They nerd out about old video games for hours.
become very excited about a specific topic
She can nerd out on anything related to space exploration.
person keen on word study and language science
She is a word nerd who reads books about grammar.
event where nerds gather
The comic convention was a huge nerd fest.
eyeglasses with thick, black frames often linked to nerds or hipsters
He wore nerd glasses to complete his hipster look.
group of people passionate about academic or technical subjects
The nerd squad gathered in the library to discuss quantum physics.

Origin of nerd

English, possibly from Dr. Seuss's book 'If I Ran the Zoo'

Terms with nerd included in their meaning

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cool nerd look
fashion style mixing geeky and trendy elements
hobby nerd
person obsessed with niche interests
nerdyadj.
person
showing characteristics of a nerd, often socially awkward
identity or lifestyle
state or period in life as a nerd
nerdlyadj.
culture
relating to nerds or nerd culture

Examples of nerd in a sentence

  • At the convention, every nerd discussed obscure comic lore.
  • The tech nerd built his own computer.
  • Nerds often gather at tech conventions.

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  1. French:nerd, ...
  2. German:Nerd, Fachidiot, ...
  3. Italian:secchione, esperto, ...
  4. Spanish:empollón, geek, ...
  5. Portuguese:cromo, ...
  6. Chinese:书呆子, 极客, ...
  7. Japanese:オタク, 技術オタク, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَوَّس, مَهْوُوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲנוּן, חַנוּן, ...
  10. Russian:ботаник, технарь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ботанік, ...
  12. Hindi:नर्ड, तकनीकी विशेषज्ञ, ...
NERD
nɜːrd

Definition of NERD - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: nonerosive reflux diseaseTECH.stomach problem where acid comes back without visible damageTECH.
  • Her doctor diagnosed NERD after months of heartburn.
  • His gastroenterologist suspects NERD despite a normal endoscopy.
  • Diet changes helped control her NERD symptoms.
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Origin of NERD

English nerd (foolish person)

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  1. French:reflux non érosif, ...
  2. German:NERD, ...
  3. Italian:MRNE, ...
  4. Spanish:ERNE, ...
  5. Portuguese:doença do refluxo não erosiva, ...
  6. Chinese:非糜烂性反流病, ...
  7. Japanese:NERD, ...
  8. Arabic:داء الِارْتِجاع غَيْر التَّآكُلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחֲלַת רֶפְלוּקְס לֹא אֵרוֹזִיבִית, ...
  10. Russian:неэрозивная рефлюксная болезнь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:НЕРХ, ...
  12. Hindi:अक्षरणरहित अम्ल प्रतिवाह रोग, ...
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