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nerdstered 

A phenomenon resulting from an attempt to pass off a fallacious story as factual, only to subsequently have the story proven wrong, resulting in exhibited defensiveness, bitterness and embarrassment on the part of the teller of said false story.

Synonym: PWNT
The term was derived from the following thread (created by a poster names "nerdster") on the NC State message boards:
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=178&f=2535&t=2721704

Note the weak attempts at insulting those who are laughing at the expense of him having "nerdstered" himself throughout the thread.
nerdstered by The Herlihy Boy October 20, 2008
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Nerdster 

An intelligent, nerdy, not-quite hipster.
I met this nerdster. She wears ray-bans while studying atomic physics.
Nerdster by Tapdncingchemist June 17, 2009
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nerdgument

An argument between nerds usually covering material such as programming techniques or Star Trek trivia.
Erwin stormed away in a huff after his nerdgument with Cecil over whether to use a Waterfall or an Agile software development methodology.
nerdgument by Ronny Dingleheimer November 19, 2007

Nerdster 

Someone who could very easily be a nerd, but is reserved in class, and almost never shows off his intelligence. Considered to be very cool by his peers. Usually a lot smarter than the suck-ups, nerds, teacher's pets, etc, and is the real teacher's favorite.
Teacher: Now who can tell me what the white whale symbolizes in Moby Dick?

Regular Nerd: That's simple! The whale is evil!

Teacher: Very good, the exact answer i was looking for! Wait, Mr. Fisher, what do you think?

Fisher: The whale symbolizes a vengeful God. This was forshadowed by the sermon on Jonah's hubris near the beginning. Ahab thought he was a modern day Jonah, and he thought he could kill God. But, his life is taken in the end because of his hubris, similar to Jonah.

Teacher: That... That's brilliant, Mr. Fisher...brilliant.

Student: Dude, you're such a nerdster!

Fisher: Meh.
Nerdster by DanMonkfish December 11, 2009

nerdument 

A heated argument concerning a topic that the general population typically cares little about, such as string theory, Crispin Glover films and Zelda. Can often be found on Internet message boards.
Joe: "The Sega Dreamcast was clearly the most underrated console system of all time."

Jim: "Have we forgotten about the 3DO, my friend?"

John: "I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to interrupt this nerdument."
nerdument by mikeity mike mike January 7, 2008

nerdmergency 

An emergency requiring the immediate attention of some nerd who leaves his home computer running for remote desktop purposes when it is most critical.

Otherwise known as "pulling a Luna"
"We have huge nerdmergency! Can you test the website from an outside IP address to see if there are any problems we can't see from here?"
nerdmergency by csmicfool January 30, 2008

Nerdgument

A verbal dispute involving a fantastical, scientific, and/or video game related topic.
When Timmy and Benjamin began a nerdgument on whether Weepingbell or Ivysaur were more anatomically possible, I knew I had to leave.
Nerdgument by ethanincollege July 11, 2010