nerd

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: nûd, IPA: /nɜːd/
• (US) enPR: nûrd, IPA: /nɝːd/

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Noun

Singular nerd

Plural nerds

1. A nerd is a person who seems more interested in technology and academics than in people and relationships.
   • Synonym: geek

   When I was a kid, I was a skinny little nerd with big glasses, and I couldn't find a date.

Related words

• nerdy