nerd

Noun

nerd (plural nerds)

1. (slang) A generally intelligent person who shows interest and aptitude in multiple, usually academic-related subjects (as opposed to geeks, who are only interested in one such subject). This definition is independent of social skills.
2. (slang) A person with a passion for a seemingly trivial and non-sports related pursuit, misunderstood by society at large but proud of personal achievements.
3. (slang) A Geek without social skills, who fits in well in most groups.

Synonyms:

• (socially unaccepted person): (all are slang and derogatory): dag (Australian), dork, dweeb, geek, loser

4 letters in word "nerd": D E N R.

Anagrams of nerd:

• dern

• rend

Words found within nerd:

de den ed en end er ern ne ned re red ren

• Definitions:
• A computer expert by aptitude and not mere training. Usually male, under the age of 35 and socially inept; a person whose tremendous skill with ...
• A person with limited social, but advanced technological skills and interests.
• swot: an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or studying excessively
• Nerd, as a stereotypical or archetypal designation, refers to somebody who passionately pursues intellectual or esoteric knowledge or pastimes rather than engaging in a social life, participating in organized sports, or other mainstream activities. ...
• N*E*R*D (pronounced 'en ee are dee', but also often referred to as simply 'nerd') is the name of a rock band consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes and their friend Shay Haley. ...

• nerals ←
• neral ←
• neptuniums ←
• nerd
• → nerdier
• → nerdiest
• → nerdish