nerd
UK: nɜːd | US: nɜːrd
n. A person who is overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially awkward, often with a strong interest in technical or niche subjects.
n. (Informal) Someone deeply enthusiastic about a specific topic, especially in science, technology, or pop culture.
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The word "nerd" first appeared in Dr. Seuss's 1950 book If I Ran the Zoo, where it described an imaginary creature. By the 1960s, it evolved in American slang to denote a socially inept or overly studious person, likely influenced by the quirky, unattractive connotation of the fictional creature. Its modern usage reflects both negative stereotypes (social awkwardness) and positive reclamation (expertise in specialized fields).
He was labeled a nerd in school for spending lunch breaks reading science books.
Silicon Valley is full of tech nerds who revolutionize industries.
She’s a total movie nerd—she can recite every line from Star Wars.
The conference was a paradise for comic book nerds.
Don’t call him a nerd; his coding skills just earned him a million-dollar deal.