Meaning of the word nerd in English
What does nerd mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nerd
US /nɝːd/
UK /nɜːd/
Noun
a foolish or contemptible person who is usually intelligent but socially awkward and obsessed with non-mainstream interests
Example:
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He's a real computer nerd, always tinkering with code.
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She was called a nerd in high school because she loved science fiction.