The term "geek" originally referred to the carnival performers whose act consisted of biting the heads off chickens and eating glass. Over time it came to be applied to anyone who got paid to do work considered odd or bizarre by mainstream society.
The term now enjoys a special status within the technical community, particularly among particularly knowledgable computer programmers. To identify oneself as a "geek" indicates a recognition that most people still consider programming computers to be a bizarre act, along with a certain fierce satisfaction in being very good at their inglorious profession.
That most software geeks now easily earn twice as much as the average laborer just sweetens their defiant embrace of the term.
Note: Unlike the word "nerd," which is always pejorative, "geek" often carries a positive connotation when used by one of the group. The use of the term by outsiders is considered insulting.
The term now enjoys a special status within the technical community, particularly among particularly knowledgable computer programmers. To identify oneself as a "geek" indicates a recognition that most people still consider programming computers to be a bizarre act, along with a certain fierce satisfaction in being very good at their inglorious profession.
That most software geeks now easily earn twice as much as the average laborer just sweetens their defiant embrace of the term.
Note: Unlike the word "nerd," which is always pejorative, "geek" often carries a positive connotation when used by one of the group. The use of the term by outsiders is considered insulting.
by Anonymous March 14, 2003
Get the geek mug.a treat, or place/activity of same. Originally candy, soda, sweets, etc. or a place where you can get it. can also be applied to an activity/job that's a treat. Known as a sailor's term.
by Bob L July 3, 2003
Get the geedonk mug.(n.) a girl of moderate to high attractiveness that many geeks(or various other socially-inept guys) find they have a chance with because she is very nice or acts interested in what the geek is into. Usually however, this girl can do much better and thus chooses to do so.
by Satchmo15 March 31, 2009
Get the geek queen mug.Geeg, guys. Geeg.
by Bestdankboi May 25, 2016
Get the Geeg mug.1. Slavic deity; 2. Polish goddess of cruel revenge;
Related to other mythological figures known as avengers of injustice.
Known to strike mortal fear into the heart of the cowardly backstabber before killing with utter ferocity.
Archenemy of the gaelic demigod Rumoron.
Rumoron holds an eternal grudge against Geef, because she once denied him entrance to the cirlce of supreme beings by forcing him to contemplate his reflection in her mirror of truth which shows the true nature of the one reflected in it.
After Rumoron recovered from the terrible experience of self-awareness he swore revenge. Since he only posseses inferior powers, he commenced carrying out his vendetta by spreading evil lies about Geef among all the mortals who would listen.
When Geef finally noticed the vile creature's machinations, she punished without mercy and reduced him to a mortal.
Ever since this day Rumoron haunts the shadows of 'lonely land' (polish equivalent of the tartarus, best described as a horrid twilightzone between hell and the real world), spending all his time on trying to get ignorant humans to listen to his lies to compensate his lack of love and self esteem.
Related to other mythological figures known as avengers of injustice.
Known to strike mortal fear into the heart of the cowardly backstabber before killing with utter ferocity.
Archenemy of the gaelic demigod Rumoron.
Rumoron holds an eternal grudge against Geef, because she once denied him entrance to the cirlce of supreme beings by forcing him to contemplate his reflection in her mirror of truth which shows the true nature of the one reflected in it.
After Rumoron recovered from the terrible experience of self-awareness he swore revenge. Since he only posseses inferior powers, he commenced carrying out his vendetta by spreading evil lies about Geef among all the mortals who would listen.
When Geef finally noticed the vile creature's machinations, she punished without mercy and reduced him to a mortal.
Ever since this day Rumoron haunts the shadows of 'lonely land' (polish equivalent of the tartarus, best described as a horrid twilightzone between hell and the real world), spending all his time on trying to get ignorant humans to listen to his lies to compensate his lack of love and self esteem.
--Someone is spreading these terrible lies about me at school and I don't know who it is.
--Pray to Geef for revenge and wait who of your "mates" meets with an inexplicable, terrible accident in the near future, than you'll know.
--Pray to Geef for revenge and wait who of your "mates" meets with an inexplicable, terrible accident in the near future, than you'll know.
by Tony Montana Phd May 30, 2009
Get the Geef mug.When a person releases a succession of farts which resemble the sound of a pack of geese flying over.
1. George rattled off several farts in a row and turned to the guy sitting next to him on the subway and said, "did you just hear some geese fly by?"
2. Person 1: Hey man, did you hear those geese fly over!?!
Person 2: Dude, you need to check your pants.
3. Person 1: Ahh, did you just geese?
Person 2: Heck yes I did.
2. Person 1: Hey man, did you hear those geese fly over!?!
Person 2: Dude, you need to check your pants.
3. Person 1: Ahh, did you just geese?
Person 2: Heck yes I did.
by tsauceman December 3, 2009
Get the Geese mug.A show about all things geek: comics, movies, TV, toys, role-playing games, video games, etc. The podcast is recorded complete with alcoholic beverages, and new episodes every monday afternoon. The very first Geek Show was called Geek Chat and premiered on the Radio From Hell Show KXRK X96 in Salt Lake City on August of 1996. Kerry Jackson is joined by a panel of equally impassioned Geeks, each experts in their fields. Jeff Vice, Film Critic and Scott Pierce TV critic from the Deseret News. Derek Hunter, creator of Pirate Club comics, author and screen writer. Leigh George Kade, RPG expert and artist. And, Shannon Barnson, professional bartender and Jackson's lifelong friend. And online at geekshowpodcast.com
Wow, did you hear bout that podcast that gets 14,000 downloads a week?
Yes, its called the Geek Show Podcast!
Yes, its called the Geek Show Podcast!
by Harold Razzy March 11, 2009
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