ADJ people that are interested in the things that most mainstream people looked down upon in the past decades of pop culture like D&D, science fiction, fantasy and that also includes like math and science, mythology and folklore
by liam massey March 2, 2024

The quick head-tilt of mutual respect when two geeks recognize each other’s rare tech, custom gear, or deep-cut fandom.
Example 1:
I whipped out my Steam Deck and got a Nerd Nod from the guy across the café.
Example 2:
She saw my mechanical keyboard with artisan keycaps and gave me the Nerd Nod.
I whipped out my Steam Deck and got a Nerd Nod from the guy across the café.
Example 2:
She saw my mechanical keyboard with artisan keycaps and gave me the Nerd Nod.
by Alien Adenoid August 10, 2025

Someone who lives primarily in darkness. Probably likes warhammer 40k, and uses Henry Cavill as an excuse as to why it's cool. They think the fact that they play Dark Souls makes them cool, but it really just cements the fact that they are a nerd. They might also vape unironically.
by MothyTheCryptid July 16, 2021

Not to be confused with a geek.
A nerd is someone who has a passion for something weird, unusual, and specific.
A nerd is someone who has a passion for something weird, unusual, and specific.
by Dan-is-actually-on-fire April 9, 2015

by BigDawggggggggggggggg February 10, 2022

by dpoool August 27, 2013

by SrCoookiee August 27, 2022
