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Definitions for Geek

[1] a digital-technology expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often used disparagingly by others).
[2] a person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity: a foreign-film geek.
[3] a peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward.
[4] a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.
[5] to be overexcited about a specialized subject or activity, or to talk about it with excessive enthusiasm (usually followed by out ): I could geek out about sci-fi for hours.
[6] a person who is preoccupied with or very knowledgeable about computing
[7] a boring and unattractive social misfit
[8] a degenerate

Words related to Geek

weirdo, freak, nerd, buffoon, guru, goon, curiosity, dolt, techie, dork

Words nearby Geek

gee-whiz, geebag, geebung, geechee, geegaw, geek, geekspeak, geelbek, geelong, geelvink bay, geep

Origin of Geek

1915- 20; probably variant of geck (mainly Scots ) fool < Dutch or Low German gek

Other words from Geek

geek·y , adjective

Word origin for Geek

C19: probably variant of Scottish geck fool, from Middle Low German geck

Synonyms for Geek

buffoon, freak, nerd, weirdo, curiosity, dolt, dork, goon, guru, techie, computer specialist