Nerd
noun
A person who is extremely interested in one or more things, especially in a way that is not mainstream or popular.
She's a real nerd when it comes to science fiction movies.
Often appears as...
- computer nerd
- game nerd
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is not fashionable or popular, especially one who is overly studious.
He was considered a nerd in high school because he loved studying more than playing sports.
Often appears as...
- social nerd
- school nerd
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is extremely interested in one or more things, especially in a way that is not mainstream or popular.
She's a real nerd when it comes to science fiction movies.
Often appears as...
- computer nerd
- game nerd
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is not fashionable or popular, especially one who is overly studious.
He was considered a nerd in high school because he loved studying more than playing sports.
Often appears as...
- social nerd
- school nerd
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Passionate Expert
Nerd shows high passion in specific subjects, often associated with intense expertise or knowledge.
That guy is such a nerd, he can talk about antique coins for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Has Subcultures
Being a nerd can relate to subcultures; it's not just about academics but also fandoms like comic books or gaming.
She's a total comic book nerd—she's read every issue of 'Spider-Man.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though can seem uncool at times, 'nerd' has become more positive, implying intelligence and passion.
I proudly call myself a math nerd; it's my favorite subject!
Pro Tip 1/3Passionate Expert
Nerd shows high passion in specific subjects, often associated with intense expertise or knowledge.
That guy is such a nerd, he can talk about antique coins for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Has Subcultures
Being a nerd can relate to subcultures; it's not just about academics but also fandoms like comic books or gaming.
She's a total comic book nerd—she's read every issue of 'Spider-Man.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though can seem uncool at times, 'nerd' has become more positive, implying intelligence and passion.
I proudly call myself a math nerd; it's my favorite subject!
Pro Tip 1/3Passionate Expert
Nerd shows high passion in specific subjects, often associated with intense expertise or knowledge.
That guy is such a nerd, he can talk about antique coins for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Has Subcultures
Being a nerd can relate to subcultures; it's not just about academics but also fandoms like comic books or gaming.
She's a total comic book nerd—she's read every issue of 'Spider-Man.'
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though can seem uncool at times, 'nerd' has become more positive, implying intelligence and passion.
I proudly call myself a math nerd; it's my favorite subject!
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Where's Google going...
which you can do by pumping air into them and other ways, you can actually control roughly where they go, and so I think we can build a worldwide mesh of these balloons that can cover the whole planet. Before I talk about the future and transportation, where you've been a nerd for a while, and this fascination you have with transportation
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The world needs all...
Now, the thing is, the world is going to need all of the different kinds of minds to work together. We've got to work on developing all these different kinds of minds. And one of the things that is driving me really crazy as I travel around and I do autism meetings, is I'm seeing a lot of smart, geeky, nerdy kids,
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
so suddenly, like, this little nerd kid going to school working with bugs — — became very relevant in the world. And it worked out that way. So my research focuses on ways to make bees healthier. I don't research what's killing the bees, per se. I'm not one of the many researchers around the world
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Watch the Total Solar...
like Kara we're nerds yeah even if you're not interested in science and have no idea you can't miss this if you're in the path to tell totality and you're awake you're going to notice that the Sun disappeared for a few minutes absolutely and the truth of the matter is we can
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
was a total creative decision in keeping with today's theme, and has nothing to do with my inability to use PowerPoint. So I edit this site for teenage girls. I'm a feminist. I am kind of a pop culture nerd, and I think a lot about what makes a strong female character,
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Write your story, change...
or two 17 year old nerds, or little girl who had cancer, every single one of them had moments where they doubted themselves, like you, like me. They had moments where they worried about school and friendships and would they be accepted by others, like you, like me.
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On tennis, love and...
But I would never put you with a nerdy geek, and you said, you neither. I'm going to be honest with you, I didn't either, but it's been the best thing for me. The best thing why? Does that look like a nerdy geek? Look at the shirt. No, he's a very nice guy.
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On sincere and authentic...
nerd truth they were all in that chair with me I do it they were and then I could hear them say at last we have a seat at the table and then they were gone but imagine standing on the shoulders of those courageous that word
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Isaac Lidsky: What...
who was the sort of dorky, nerdy character on the show, which made it a very major acting challenge for me as a 13-year-old boy. Now, did you struggle with number four, my blindness?
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Can Penguins Fly? PIPE...
Why do penguins wear tuxedos? That is an amazing question, because as a bit of a bird nerd, that's just the sort of question that I like visitors to ask.
Video examples
Where's Google going...
which you can do by pumping air into them and other ways, you can actually control roughly where they go, and so I think we can build a worldwide mesh of these balloons that can cover the whole planet. Before I talk about the future and transportation, where you've been a nerd for a while, and this fascination you have with transportation
Video examples
The world needs all...
Now, the thing is, the world is going to need all of the different kinds of minds to work together. We've got to work on developing all these different kinds of minds. And one of the things that is driving me really crazy as I travel around and I do autism meetings, is I'm seeing a lot of smart, geeky, nerdy kids,
Video examples
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
so suddenly, like, this little nerd kid going to school working with bugs — — became very relevant in the world. And it worked out that way. So my research focuses on ways to make bees healthier. I don't research what's killing the bees, per se. I'm not one of the many researchers around the world
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
like Kara we're nerds yeah even if you're not interested in science and have no idea you can't miss this if you're in the path to tell totality and you're awake you're going to notice that the Sun disappeared for a few minutes absolutely and the truth of the matter is we can
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
was a total creative decision in keeping with today's theme, and has nothing to do with my inability to use PowerPoint. So I edit this site for teenage girls. I'm a feminist. I am kind of a pop culture nerd, and I think a lot about what makes a strong female character,
Video examples
Write your story, change...
or two 17 year old nerds, or little girl who had cancer, every single one of them had moments where they doubted themselves, like you, like me. They had moments where they worried about school and friendships and would they be accepted by others, like you, like me.
Video examples
On tennis, love and...
But I would never put you with a nerdy geek, and you said, you neither. I'm going to be honest with you, I didn't either, but it's been the best thing for me. The best thing why? Does that look like a nerdy geek? Look at the shirt. No, he's a very nice guy.
Video examples
On sincere and authentic...
nerd truth they were all in that chair with me I do it they were and then I could hear them say at last we have a seat at the table and then they were gone but imagine standing on the shoulders of those courageous that word
Video examples
Isaac Lidsky: What...
who was the sort of dorky, nerdy character on the show, which made it a very major acting challenge for me as a 13-year-old boy. Now, did you struggle with number four, my blindness?
Video examples
Can Penguins Fly? PIPE...
Why do penguins wear tuxedos? That is an amazing question, because as a bit of a bird nerd, that's just the sort of question that I like visitors to ask.
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Quote examples
Jay Baruchel
Canadian Actor
I'm a massive movie nerd. That being said, I could retire tomorrow because I wrote this movie 'Goon' and it came out, and it connected and it's a wonderful flick that I think is beautiful and then it had this wonderful life and it means a lot to a lot of people.
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Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
To be honest, the thing is I don't really like clothes. I mean, it is cool, but I like tech. I am a tech girl. A secret nerd - there, I said it.
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Izabella Scorupco
Polish Actress
If you compare my character to the others, they were sexy with designer clothes. I had the nerdy outfit.
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Shannon Purser
American Actress
Playing the nerd isn't necessarily the most ego-boosting role.
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Jan Vogler
German Musician
Jazz musicians, in a way, are nerds. We are so in our world.
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Alyson Hannigan
American Actress
Nerds are far more interesting human in later life.
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Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I'm a huge comedy nerd. I have been forever.
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Ben Bernanke
American Public Servant
In fact, the world needs more nerds.
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John Hughes
American Director
A nerd will be a nerd all his life.
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Kyle
American Musician
I've been a nerd my whole life.
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Jay Baruchel
Canadian Actor
I'm a massive movie nerd. That being said, I could retire tomorrow because I wrote this movie 'Goon' and it came out, and it connected and it's a wonderful flick that I think is beautiful and then it had this wonderful life and it means a lot to a lot of people.
Quote examples
Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
To be honest, the thing is I don't really like clothes. I mean, it is cool, but I like tech. I am a tech girl. A secret nerd - there, I said it.
Quote examples
Izabella Scorupco
Polish Actress
If you compare my character to the others, they were sexy with designer clothes. I had the nerdy outfit.
Quote examples
Shannon Purser
American Actress
Playing the nerd isn't necessarily the most ego-boosting role.
Quote examples
Jan Vogler
German Musician
Jazz musicians, in a way, are nerds. We are so in our world.
Quote examples
Alyson Hannigan
American Actress
Nerds are far more interesting human in later life.
Quote examples
Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I'm a huge comedy nerd. I have been forever.
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Ben Bernanke
American Public Servant
In fact, the world needs more nerds.
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John Hughes
American Director
A nerd will be a nerd all his life.
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Kyle
American Musician
I've been a nerd my whole life.
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