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nerd

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɝd/ · UK /nɜːd/

Forms: nerds

nerd means: Someone very interested in studying or technology, often seen as awkward with other people.

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Someone very interested in studying or technology, often seen as awkward with other people.

  • He was a computer nerd at school.
  • I am a bit of a science nerd.
  • The other kids called her a nerd because she loved studying.

Similar words: geek

Common phrases: computer nerd, science nerd, total nerd

Questions about nerd

What does nerd mean?

Someone very interested in studying or technology, often seen as awkward with other people.

What is nerd in other languages?

Türkçe: inek · Español: empollón · Français: intello · Deutsch: Nerd · Italiano: secchione · 日本語: オタク

How do you pronounce nerd?

In American English /nɝd/; in British English /nɜːd/.

How do you use nerd in a sentence?

He was a computer nerd at school. I am a bit of a science nerd.

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