An individual who:
1. Enjoys learning
2. Does not adhere to social norms
A nerd is *not*:
1. A geek. The circles overlap, but they are not the same.
2. Someone who wears fake "nerdy" glasses
3. Someone who wears suspenders, fake glasses, and bowties on "nerd" day.
4. Someone who thinks of themself as a nerd, yet cannot hold an intelligent debate.
5. If you are reading this article to determine whether you are a nerd or not, you are not. Nerds do not need to look up the definition of "nerd", it is a label with no consequence whatsoever, and nerds have better things to do than play along with societal stereotypes. That being said, if you merely want to see what people think of when they think of the word "nerd", because human thought processes, societal constructs, and philosophy are so interesting, consider yourself a nerd.
Synonyms include booksmart
1. Enjoys learning
2. Does not adhere to social norms
A nerd is *not*:
1. A geek. The circles overlap, but they are not the same.
2. Someone who wears fake "nerdy" glasses
3. Someone who wears suspenders, fake glasses, and bowties on "nerd" day.
4. Someone who thinks of themself as a nerd, yet cannot hold an intelligent debate.
5. If you are reading this article to determine whether you are a nerd or not, you are not. Nerds do not need to look up the definition of "nerd", it is a label with no consequence whatsoever, and nerds have better things to do than play along with societal stereotypes. That being said, if you merely want to see what people think of when they think of the word "nerd", because human thought processes, societal constructs, and philosophy are so interesting, consider yourself a nerd.
Synonyms include booksmart
Nerd is only a label. It doesn't matter whether you are one or are not one. Nobody cares either way, and you should not, either.
by EmiLogic February 19, 2017
Get the Nerd mug.To provide a problem so interesting and difficult that the target is compelled to cease whatever they are doing (eating, reading, walking) in order to think about it.
Most effective on math professors, science majors, and similar.
Term coined by Randall Munroe, author of the webcomic XKCD.
Most effective on math professors, science majors, and similar.
Term coined by Randall Munroe, author of the webcomic XKCD.
"I started thinking about the effective resistance of an infinite network of resistors, but then I realized I had self-nerd-sniped."
"My friend totally nerd-sniped me! He suggested this problem and next thing I knew I was late to class!"
"My friend totally nerd-sniped me! He suggested this problem and next thing I knew I was late to class!"
by reesej2 April 28, 2010
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The most intriguing, mindful woman you could ever work with or laugh with. An inspiring beauty that is a shining star, even on the darkest night. Nelda moves you to singing and Nelda dances with you.
by waywardobserver February 25, 2012
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Get the nerd on mug.A recruiter for talent in technical fields. Especially an overly attractive and savvy person who stands out from their clientele.
If someone in the software programming user group is too good looking, chances are they're a nerd wrangler.
by rossirossi August 25, 2010
Get the nerd wrangler mug.A slang term for insults like "loser" or "idiot". Nerdburner can be used in an ironic way like joking around with your friends, or it can be used in a serious way like insulting someone. The term nerdburner is a very harsh insult when being used seriously, but a simple way to joke around when just having a good time.
person 1: Hey, have you seen Jeremy?
person 2: No, hes never around.
person 1: I know right, he is such a nerdburner!
person 2: No, hes never around.
person 1: I know right, he is such a nerdburner!
by woman_luvr March 29, 2022
Get the nerdburner mug.Timothy Elessar Batson - Currently in possession of all known Nerdific Powers.
Origin: Unknown.
Known associates: Queen Nerd (see Jeannie Salazar Undómiel), Martens of Dungeon and Creation Mastery, Boyds of the Suburbian Realm, Mike "the Minstrel", and THE Pops. All other associates of trivial importance.
Origin: Unknown.
Known associates: Queen Nerd (see Jeannie Salazar Undómiel), Martens of Dungeon and Creation Mastery, Boyds of the Suburbian Realm, Mike "the Minstrel", and THE Pops. All other associates of trivial importance.
by Anonymous Member of the I.C. November 3, 2016
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