nerdy
Pronunciations
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/ˈnɜː(ɹ)di/
Adjective
Being or like a nerd.
Usage- Colloquial
- Derogatory
- of a person
- Examples
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That guy is nerdy and weird.
Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.
Usage- Colloquial
- Derogatory
- of a quality or interest
- Examples
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That is a nerdy song.
I got a pair of nerdy glasses and clothes for Halloween.
More examples (1)
The cleverest and most prolific inventors, such as Reiner Knizia (who lives in England) are nerdy superstars. Euro (also “German-style”) games must not be confused with “Ameritrash” games, which generally involve high drama and employ plastic pieces, though arguing over what the difference is seems to be gamers' second-favourite pastime.
Word forms
nerdiernerdiest