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A slang term used to describe when someone is too rigid in thought, or unable to reframe things to understand or move forward. Too stuck on details or technicalities. Unable to think abstractly.
Like a stickler for the rules to the extent where it becomes harmful or limiting.

It is a conflation of the terms "nerd" and "brain dead".

It originated in an group of multiple Star Wars Expanded Universe oriented communities on Discord IRC, with members in Canada, Belgium, several of the United States, Cuba, France, Ireland, Australia, and more.
"The council rejected my artwork because it wasn't "politically correct"."
"Don't worry 'bout them bro, they nernded. They can't think with their definition of art in mind."

"Distract them, I will contact Lord Sidious."
"Are you nernded? I'm not going in there with two Jedi."
Nernded by DankAnk May 7, 2021
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to become so excited after seeing or experiencing something nerdy that you ejaculate
Toby: I just saw the trailer for that new video game. It was so good! I nerded... all over the floor, it was messy.
nerded by heavy d 17 December 3, 2011
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The act of someone or thing having been roasted or beaten in a bad way
James: Did you see that the Yankees lost by 9 the other day.
Ryan: Yeah dude they got nerded
Nerded by Buymekitkats July 24, 2018

nerdedness

The superpower of being extremely skillful at a variety of technical crafts, such as gaming, coding, modding, using apps and helping luddites.

People with nerdedness usually watch sci-fi & Marvel movies, spend immeasurable amounts of time mastering games, upgrading and modding their computers.
They are commonly introverted, highly intelligent, and have an eye for detail.
your nerdedness has really help me get through that game
nerdedness by BaldGuyKen October 11, 2020

Nerded out 

To go over board about a particular subject. In doing so, causing the none nerd's eyes to glaze over....
Person 1: "Hey I played (X) videogame the other night. It was actually fun."

Nerd 1:"I absolutely love that game!" Then goes into extreme detail about said topic, while the other person just kinda stands there.... Then finally the nerd realizes what he has done saying "Sorry man, I kinda nerded out for a moment there..."
Nerded out by mdm1390 October 24, 2008
Adjective dictating one who is overly nerdy. It's use is limited, but powerful.
nate your friends are really nerded..up (Nate, your friends are really nerded up.)
Nerded by Nate July 4, 2004
to knock the books out of someones hands so as their papers go all over the place.
ryan just got nerded and his papers are all over the 200 hall.
nerded by lebeau May 19, 2006