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nerd swarm

The usual response to any minor factual error in a science-fiction or fantasy related article on the internet.

A nerd swarm is characterised by multiple, repeated corrections to the error along with reactions blown out of all proportion. See also nerd rage.
Article headline: "Why Tom Baker, the sixth Doctor, had such curly hair."

Comment: Tom Baker was the FOURTH DOCTOR!

Comment: fourth Doctor Who, dumbass.

Comment: fourth

Comment: Colin Baker was the sixth Doctor

Comment: He was fourth!

Comment: which curly haired Doctor do you mean, fourth or sixth?

Comment: You stupid bastard! Fourth!!!

Comment: fourth!

Comment: By the blood of Rassilon, I swear that I will murder your entire family for this! Tom Baker was the fourth Doctor!

Comment: You made a mistake. Tom Baker was the Fourth Doctor.

Comment: Fourth Doctor

Comment: Failure! Baker was, like, the fourth.

Comment: Colin or Tom, you piece of s**t?

Comment: Fourth.

Comment: Quick! Edit your article! There's a nerd swarm forming! For the love of God, edit it now!!!
by John Superman December 10, 2013
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necro nerd

Someone who is obsessed with death & gore. Usually limited to avid fans of extreme Horror genres such as Splatter/Gore films &/or Shockumentary films like Faces of Death & Traces of Death. This can also be used to define people simply obsessed with death & dying (Goth lifestyles) or in professional settings (such as the Medical field or Mortuary practices.)
Max has a huge collection of Splatter films on VHS & DVD, total necro nerd!
by BarbaricWaste February 3, 2019
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Nerd Head

Curits: You're a nerd head!
Ricki: Thanks!
by elfk December 10, 2005
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Climbing Nerd

A climbing nerd is somebody who goes climbing or talks about climbing a lot. They often have very technical discussions about climbing and enjoy other sports as well, such as swimming and cycling.
by SBeeXD January 14, 2013
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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 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 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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