Nerd Signaling

Nerd signaling is the conspicuous expression of stereotypical skills or values held by nerds, done primarily with the intent of enhancing social standing among nerds; commonly used as a pejorative characterization to criticize what can be seen as empty, or superficial support, of nerd culture.

"That's the power of math, people!" - Tilly, on Star Trek: Discovery, nerd signaling to every viewer that she's a smartypants just like them

by J.R.N January 26, 2019

nerd machine

Any type of online gaming device such as X-Box, PlayStation and PC. These devices suck the players into the games like a time machine thus losing hours of their lives by playing these online games. The “nerds” don’t even realize how much time they are spending on the games.

Hey have you seen John at all today? No, last thing I knew he was playing nerd machine.
Oh forget it, probably won’t see him for a while.

by Invham December 22, 2021

nerd goggles

What Sterling Archer call glasses.

Cyril: "Here, put these on."
Archer: "No, I'm not wearing nerd goggles!"

by shapiro_slayer_69 July 6, 2019

arts nerd

A person involved in lots of different art programs. Usually are in many after school activities such as Band, Orchestra, Choir, Show Choir, School Plays , etc. The stereotype is someone who is referred to as the artsy one in class of at home.

Stacy: Hey bob. What are you working on?
Bob: Just working on something for art class.
Stacy: OK. So, do you wanna see a movie tonight?
Bob: I can't i have choir and i have to run lines for the play and practice for my Orchestra concert tomorrow.
Stacy: You're such a arts nerd Bob! You never have time to hang out with your friends!

by draw306 February 13, 2017

nerd gland

The gland of a human that stores all information that is considered nerdy.

"The great Cataclysm may be at an end, but the power of the dragon aspects will always live with you here *points towards the nerd gland*"

by looktokid November 6, 2012

Logan the nerd

He's bad at tf2, worse than Isaac, that's very hard to do.

Oh dang you're worse than Isaac at tf2, oh wait that's because you're name is Logan the nerd.

by corn_hub March 30, 2022

Nerd Herd

A group of people that are exceedingly smarter than others and is always picked on, especially in high school

Martin: Hey lookie here the Nerd Herd

Nerd Herd: Please don't do anything to us because scientifically...
Martin: Don't give me that jizz

Martin: And shut up!!!

by damnnose July 1, 2018