Geek

noun

1.

a person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject, especially one that is technical or of specialist or niche interest.

"a computer geek"

2.

a geek is an individual who enjoys a specific topic and spends most of their time learning about that topic. For example, a computer geek is someone that frequently uses the computer in their free time rather than participating in other activities.

The term geek is often used in association with the terms nerd, dorks, dweeb, crackpot and fruitcake.

Some use the term self-referentially without malice or as a source of pride, often referring simply to "someone who is interested in a subject (usually intellectual or complex) for its own sake".

What does geek personality mean?

Definitions of geek. a person with an unusual or odd personality. synonyms: eccentric, eccentric person, flake, oddball. types: crackpot, crank, fruitcake, nut, nut case, screwball. a whimsically eccentric person.

How would girls like geeks?

A woman will appreciate the nice, geeky guy; a girl won't. Geeks, dorks and nerds also tend to be passionate in their life pursuits. They're focused on all the right things and dedicated to their passions, which is one of the sexiest qualities a man can possess.

verb

engage in or discuss technical or computer-related tasks obsessively or with great attention to detail.

"we all geeked out for a bit and exchanged Linux and Virtualization information"

What is geek slang for?

Geek is a slang term for someone who is really intelligent or knowledgeable, especially about a particular topic.

The word "Geek" is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit. In the past, it had a generally pejorative meaning of a "peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, boring, or socially awkward".[1] In the 21st century, it was reclaimed and used by many people, especially members of some fandoms, as a positive term.

What is a female geek called?

"Geek girl" is also a term applied to women who engage in journalism and media about technology, typically through the Internet rather than traditional print media, such as tech journalist Natali Morris.

Old definition of geek?

Geek was originally an early 20th-century term for a carnival worker who was so unskilled that the only thing the worker could do at the carnival to entice an audience was to bite off the heads of live animals. Essentially, a geek was a socially undesirable person who lacked any skill or ability.