nerdball

noun
A form of conversational masturbation centered around niche subject matter and characterized by obscure-knowledge gamesmanship, hypothetical scenarios, and ingroup/outgroup verbal coding. Frequently results in the derailment of more balanced and inclusive group social interactions.

verb
To engage in nerdball.

NOTE: Conversation topics qualifying for nerdball are fluid and context-dependent. They may include, but are not limited to, superheroes, science fiction and fantasy, TV shows, sports, fashion, academia, science, and politics.

The party was fun until Jack and Kevin started playing nerdball at the dinner table and alienated all my work friends.

by skretch May 26, 2014

Nerdballer

Noun
1. A person who participates in competitive games that are niche and most often, though not exclusively based on fiction. Examples include Quidditch, Battle Games/LARPs, Jugger.
2. An attendee of nerdball events.

"I found out why Nick doesn't come to watch rugby with us. He plays Exodus on Friday nights. Never knew he was a Nerdballer."

by JPtheLARPelf April 2, 2020

nerdball

possibly the best game ever, consists of 4-9 squares, sometimes called downball or often know as 4 square.

Are you playing nerdball at lunch?

by steven nerdball October 16, 2008

nerdball

An uncool person who acts as cool as possible, and sometimes snorts during laughter. Acts similar to a testicle when confronted about this.

Oh my god look at those wanksta nerdballs.

by Hannah March 9, 2005

Nerdiella

The definition of ADHD, our local fast talker in twitch (not promo) and is scared of the word beautiful if you drop in one time say she's beautiful.❤️

That Nerdiella is a very fast talker

by Steph_kitty69 July 9, 2023