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Definition of "nerd" []

  • Slang A foolish, inept, or unattractive person. (noun)
  • Slang A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "nerd" in a sentence
  • "I was merrily typing away to friends in some primitive chat room on my IBM XT (super nerd), listening to some music (probably Flock of Seagulls -- nerd++), and watching Back to the Future with the sound off (neeeeerrrrrrrd)."
  • "By Stephanie Castillo YourTango Whether you're a word nerd or a grammarian's nightmare, a study published in Psychological Science says that people with similar language..."
  • "My inner word nerd is jumping for joy at the thought of adding this kit to my life."