A person who is single-minded or accomplished in a certain pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
by bobie December 31, 2004
One with far-more-than-average knowledge of a subject, such that said subject becomes the ruling force of their life, resulting in a heavily depleted set of social skills; despised and/or pitied by geeks and norms alike.
Typically applied to computers, though any subject is viable for nerd-dom.
Typically applied to computers, though any subject is viable for nerd-dom.
by Samuel Wilkinson April 08, 2004
cf. social retard
A person who lacks social skills. Drawn to anti-social hobbies (video games, reading, role-playing) as a result. Generally believe their unpopularity stems from them being smarter than the rest of us, that they'll grow up to be Bill Gates, etc. In fact, nerds are usually the least well-equipped to deal with life outside of school, and even when they do possess intelligence, still aren't smart enough to learn to express their intelligence in more acceptable ways, i.e. like all the smart people out there who aren't nerds do.
A person who lacks social skills. Drawn to anti-social hobbies (video games, reading, role-playing) as a result. Generally believe their unpopularity stems from them being smarter than the rest of us, that they'll grow up to be Bill Gates, etc. In fact, nerds are usually the least well-equipped to deal with life outside of school, and even when they do possess intelligence, still aren't smart enough to learn to express their intelligence in more acceptable ways, i.e. like all the smart people out there who aren't nerds do.
by bato October 07, 2006
any unpopular person who doesnt give a shit about the way they dress, or how they dont even know what the social ladder is. they dont have to be smart or anything like that, in fact, most nerds are dumbasses who get Cs and Ds and play computer games everyday. this type generally hangs out with more of its own, so you'll be able to spot a crowd. they dont have a fucking idea whats going on around outside of their little world
remember- they dont have to wear glasses
they also include people who post stuff on urban diction everyday, like me
remember- they dont have to wear glasses
they also include people who post stuff on urban diction everyday, like me
nerd- excuse me
guy- shut up nerd
nerd-who are you calling nerd, your the nerd
guy- what the fuck?
nerd- yeah your the nerd you stupid
guy- whatever dumbfuck
nerd- haha you cant say anything crappy loser
guy- shut up nerd
nerd-who are you calling nerd, your the nerd
guy- what the fuck?
nerd- yeah your the nerd you stupid
guy- whatever dumbfuck
nerd- haha you cant say anything crappy loser
by guywhofelloffsocialladder January 07, 2010
A term usually used in a pejorative sense to describe a person who is frequently preoccupied by, and derives pleasure from, intellectual pursuits.
In modern society, carries connotations of spending a lot of time on the computer, excelling academically, and being interested in one or more of the following areas: programming, reading, science, anime and video games.
In this sense, the definition overlaps somewhat with geek. However, nerd is often used to emphasise those who focus more on intellectualism and academia, whereas geeks are more traditionally technology enthusiasts and video gamers.
They normally have idiosyncratic and eccentric personalities and have little interest in following social norms. As such, they are ostracized by the majority of society as being weak, pathetic and unpopular. They also tend to be introverts.
Some nerds, as well as geeks, can become insecure as a result of their frequent social exclusion. However, many others are not entirely oblivious to social rituals but indifferent, seeing them as ultimately pointless and refusing to participate except where necessary.
While many nerds seem to think that they will ascend to the top of the societal food chain due to their intelligence, this is not entirely true. There are intelligent people who are not nerds, and while intelligence is usually necessary to advance to a 'successful' position within society, the determination to apply that intelligence is also required.
In modern society, carries connotations of spending a lot of time on the computer, excelling academically, and being interested in one or more of the following areas: programming, reading, science, anime and video games.
In this sense, the definition overlaps somewhat with geek. However, nerd is often used to emphasise those who focus more on intellectualism and academia, whereas geeks are more traditionally technology enthusiasts and video gamers.
They normally have idiosyncratic and eccentric personalities and have little interest in following social norms. As such, they are ostracized by the majority of society as being weak, pathetic and unpopular. They also tend to be introverts.
Some nerds, as well as geeks, can become insecure as a result of their frequent social exclusion. However, many others are not entirely oblivious to social rituals but indifferent, seeing them as ultimately pointless and refusing to participate except where necessary.
While many nerds seem to think that they will ascend to the top of the societal food chain due to their intelligence, this is not entirely true. There are intelligent people who are not nerds, and while intelligence is usually necessary to advance to a 'successful' position within society, the determination to apply that intelligence is also required.
Going by the definition above I am both a geek and a nerd, though care little for the terminology as it only serves to describe, and not define, my personality.
by Aeon_Flux October 29, 2009
Nerds are bunch of fat ugly retarded computer freaks wearing shitty clothes. People mistake the nerds for taking joy from the classes, but they don't because they never know how to be friends or even talk right to the people. Therefore the nerds only enjoys the testing date when no one has to talk to anyone. Also, the nerds believe their "intellectual level" is "superior" than most other people and dwell in the fantasy that they will at least become a boss of a company if not the second Bill Gates. They never had, have, or will have any lover so they jack off imagining their future boss self ordering that jerk who just beat the living hell outa me today. They also like to think that people actually care about them and that they are jealous and afraid of them for their intelligence, but that is one fucked up bullshit. Like anyone give a shit about their presence. So stop the online shit and face the reality. Which is that nerds are shitholes who are born to get beat up.
Nerd 1- Those guys are keep looking down at me because they are afraid of my intellectual strength. When I get home I will imagine myself ordering them around when I become the boss of them and jack off.
by nerdfuckingshit August 24, 2006
As it has come to pass, a nerd is apparently a person who dislikes geeks and denounces them as little more than second-rate, wannabe nerds. Anyone who claims to be a nerd is automatically not a nerd (as anyone who claims to be of a particular label is automatically not). True nerds are essentially smart dorks who still look dorky. True geeks, on the other hand, are smark dorks who act but don't look dorky. Nerds are generally academic in a general sense. Geeks are typically tech-oriented. Most all people who outwardly claim to be nerds or geeks are just pseudo-intellectual kids or teenagers who wish they were smarter than they truly are. True nerds, and some true geeks, often have a Clark Kent or Peter Parker complex: they don't proclaim they're as such, but rather they wish to be normal and/or at least accepted as viable members of society. Very few true nerds and geeks actually exist in contemporary society.
by The AL August 18, 2006