any event/function/conference that attracts crowds of nerds or inspires lots of nerds to attend it's functions. things that appeal to nerds and causes them to gather in great numbers, such as: a sci-fi/fantasy movie premiere(e.g. "star wars", "transformers", "harry potter") or a conference based on popular nerd fare such as: "star trek" conference, or "comic-con", "macworld"(or any computer confab)"anime festival"(cosplay), etc. any event which causes large numbers of nerds to leave their parents' basements and their computers and go out in public in large numbers
person1: "man, i went to an early matinee of transformers, hoping to avoid the nerd fest, but no such luck."
prson2: "yeah, i went to the macworld conference last year; what a huge nerd fest!"
1) The biggest nerd in a group of people
2) "Nerd of the herd" is not to be confused with the "Geek of the week" or "Tool of the day". The nerd of the herd remains as such until they quit being such a loser
1) Meaghan: OMG, Pete brought his laptop to school again.
Rebecca: I know! He's definately the nerd of the herd.
2) Mike: Ew, look how Jenny has her boyfriend whipped. That guy's the nerd of the herd.
Chris: You retard, he's not a nerd, hes a fucking tool!
nerd-out: 1) verb. To overindulge in obsessive, computer related activity.
2) noun. An event marked by wanton computer usage or kindreddigital activity.
1) Turn-off that computer and stop nerding-out!
2) Sorry I can't, I am in the middle of a majornerd-out.