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Nerd Lover

In the "Ugly Betty" fandom, person who ships "Nerd Love" (Betty/Henry).

Referring to the term Amanda coined in the show when she watched Betty and Henry interact in Season 1 of the popular TV show.
Forget Gio and Daniel! I am a Nerd Lover!
by dadiva18 October 23, 2009
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Nerd baiting

To deliberately say or post inaccurate information about a pop-culture topic in order to elicit a passionate response or correction. (esp. on an online platform.)
"You like Star Trek too? I love Yoda!"

"Yoda is from Star Wars, not Star Trek!"

"I know, I was nerd baiting you."
by BrotherhoodOfTheBat April 5, 2023
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nerd cover

This is a subject adopted by a nerd to conceal his or her typical intellectual pursuits. The selected subject is often something not associated with nerd/geek culture but the nerdy persona can invest his or her intellectual capacity into. Instead of seeming pedantic the knowledge of the subject may be seen as admirable. The subject can be almost anything such as sports, agriculture, beer, cars, or crafts.

The interest goes beyond being a hobby as the nerd using nerd cover will either avoid or down play other subjects that might reveal their innate personality. Nerd cover can be used to redirect a conversation from traditionally nerdy subjects to being used to dilute obvious nerdiness in an individual's interests.
"Man, Brian seems like a total nerd."
"Maybe, but did you know he keeps goats and chickens?"
"That's just his nerd cover, don't get him started on the latest zombie film."

"Wow, Warren's fantasy football team is unbeatable!"
"Yeah, football is his nerd cover. He's a mathematician so the numbers come naturally to him.
by Splynncryth September 30, 2012
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Nerd Merchant

Someone who is a tryhard at something. Can be used as a general insult. Derives from use by the king.
Peter: "I got 90% in that test."
File: "Oh you're such a nerd merchant"
by xKINGGDEEGx June 29, 2021
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nerd whistle

A USB thumb drive typically worn around the neck or kept on a key chain.
Your nerd whistle is blocking my cupholder.

or

You left your nerd whistle plugged into my computer and now my CD drive can't open.
by Nocus February 20, 2009
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Nerd Sport

A game that game enthusiasts (mainly nerds/geeks) watch or play for entertainment.
DUDE! DID YOU SEE THE MATCH BETWEEN LiquidTLO AND aTnDarKFoRcE IN STARCRAFT II ON YOUTUBE!? IT WAS FREAKIN' AMAZING!

YEAH I SAW IT! ONE OF THE COMMENTS MENTIONED WHAT I WAS THINKING: "THIS IS A NERD SPORT!"
by Ophaq August 20, 2011
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Nerd Quota

Limiting the amount of "nerdy" references you can make during a specific time period. This can be a personal goal or imposed by an annoyed friend. The effort is protect yourself from appearing lame.

EX: One Harry Potter reference a day; two Star Wars references if they're particularly clever; and one Twilight reference if it won't cause sexuality confusion.
Friend: How did you get home from the bars last night?
Me: I apparated.
Friend(Nerd Quota Enforcer): That's one.
by harrymotherfuckingpotter August 9, 2010
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