Noun

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Singular geek

Plural geeks

geek (plural geeks)

  1. (colloquial) An expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers.
    My laptop’s locked up again. I need a geek.
    Do you need a hardware geek or a software geek?
  2. (colloquial) A person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby, generally at the expense of broader social interaction. Often used with an attributive noun.
    I was a complete computer geek in high school, but I get out a lot more now.
    Most famous actors are really theater geeks at heart.
  3. (colloquial) The subculture of geeks; an esoteric subject of interest that is marginal to the social mainstream; the philosophy, events, and physical artifacts of geeks.
    • 2007 Kelly Boler, inmag.com: "Basically," says [Harry J.] Knowles [founder, 'Ain't It Cool News' website], "it's my job to stay on top of the latest and coolest in geek that's out there, specifically as it relates to the world of film."
  4. (colloquial) An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.
    Why do you hang around with them? They’re just geeks.
  5. (dated) A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
    I once saw a geek bite the head off a live chicken.
  6. (Australian, colloquial) A look.
    Have a geek at this.

Synonyms

  • (Australian, look): butcher’s, gander

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Jun 10 17:27:12 2009

The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as "a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, etc." Formerly, the term referred to a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken, bat, snake or bugs. The 1976 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary included only the definition regarding geek shows.

This word comes from English dialect geek, geck: fool, freak; from Low German geck, from Middle Low German. The root geck still survives in Dutch gek: crazy, and in the Alsatian word Gickeleshut: geek's hat, used in carnivals.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Wed Jun 10 17:46:14 2009

What kind of geek are you classified as, based on your main idea of interest?
Q. I'm a sci-fi geek who likes to watch science fiction movies. What kind of geek are you classified as, based on your main area of interest?
Asked by Erik G - Mon May 4 17:16:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. im a survival geek. i've played rpgs, magic the gathering, love sci-fi and fantasy, computers... etc... i wouldn't fall into uber-geek category i don't think, which is where many ideas of geek fall these days. i'm also a song writer and somehow manage to trick people into liking me and thinking i'm one of the 'cool' kids... although i've never quite understood how or why... i put out blatantly my geek interests and anti-social inclinations. but, if you like geekdom, you should check out geek survival guide. crazy awesome. and this:
Answered by nateums - Wed May 6 10:48:00 2009

Can Geek Squad see if you jailbroke your ipod touch?
Q. I got Best Buys Service plan for my iPod Touch, it isnt working any more. If Geek Squad tries to fix it can they see that I jailbroke it? And will it get rid of my service plan?
Asked by #1utJazzFan - Fri Jun 6 19:46:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. yes they can trace it through there own firmware tracking and simply itunes. if something is wrong you need to restore you itouch or buy a new one because jailbreaking is illegal
Answered by crazily confused - Mon Jun 9 23:48:45 2008

How do I get a girlfriend as a nerd/geek/genius?
Q. Hello I am a junior in high school and I have never had a girlfriend let alone a date in my entire life and i personally think its because of me being a nerd/geek, and because of my superior intelligence. My parents don't want me to have a girlfriend now because they think I have a bright future ahead and that I shall be going to Harvard or Yale one day. But, what I wanted to know is how do I get a girlfriend wit
Asked by InvaderZimFanboy - Fri Dec 19 23:18:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi well I suggest acting with humility for a start coz going around thinking ur far superior as well as nerdy comes across as arrogant which is total turnoff OK? Act friendly smile ,talk with girls offer maybe to help with homework (it works) a genius like u should do this easy YES?(wink wink)♥
Answered by Candice - Fri Dec 19 23:25:48 2008

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