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band nerd 

one whose life is dedicated to the school band. you can usually find them in groups, as well as with their significant other who is also a band nerd.
Hey you see that band nerd! I hear she loves playin that flute of hers!
band nerd by Naked Ken January 28, 2004

band nerd 

a person who is plays in a band, typically a school band or ensemble. this term is sometimes used as an insult however it is also considered a term of affection as well.
Band nerds can be found in marching bands, pep bands, brass and woodwind ensembles, etc.
band nerd by Nancy January 19, 2004

band nerd 

The ideal Band kid. More devoted to band than a band geek, and less annoying than a band dork. The arch enemy of choir dweebs
"Hey, band dork!"

"I am NOT a band dork, I'm a band NERD!"
band nerd by Me v.2.4 December 22, 2008

Band Nerd 

Usually a Marching Band kid, although it can be a normal boring band kid. We are all addicted to crack cocaine.
wow your such a Band Nerd. Why won’t you stop practicing? Is that Crack over there?
Band Nerd by TacoBellShit October 20, 2019

band nerd 

A put-down insult used by the untalented people who cannot play instruments intended to somehow "lessen the glory" of the talented, skilled people, but the put-down somehow fails to work every time, contrary to "orch-dorks", a put-down aimed at orchestra people which works every time.
Person 1:"Hey, you're a band nerd!"

Person 2:"Umm, okay weirdo, at least I'm not an orch-dork like you."
Person 1: "Ohhhh that hurt!"

Band Nerd 

If you're the lead percussionist, you're probably one of them.
I have to go practice the marimba, chimes, timpani, xylophone, triangle, tabourine, and gong!!!!!! TO THE BAND HALL!!!! dundundundunduuuuuun! (Band Nerd Alert!)
Band Nerd by MyWHAT?!?!?!?! February 27, 2010
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