- nerdy
- adjective see nerd
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
nerdy
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nerdy — (adj.) 1978, from NERD (Cf. nerd) + Y (Cf. y) (2). Related: Nerdiness … Etymology dictionary
Nerdy — Nerd Pour les articles homonymes, voir Nerd (homonymie). Un nerd (prononcer neurde), dans le domaine des stéréotypes de la culture populaire, est un terme anglais désignant une personne solitaire et intelligente, à la fois socialement handicapée… … Wikipédia en Français
nerdy — [[t]nɜ͟ː(r)di[/t]] nerdier, nerdiest ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone as nerdy, you think that they are a nerd or look like a nerd. [INFORMAL] The Internet is widely believed to be the preserve of nerdy types who never exercise … English dictionary
nerdy — adjective see nerd * * * nerdy [nerdy nerdier nerdiest] ; adjective • He looked kind of nerdy … Useful english dictionary
nerdy — adj gormless, ineffectual, characteristic of a nerd. The adjective postdates the noun. He favoured dark business suits, dark ties that hung straight down against his white shirts, and a short nerdy Afro. (Where Did Our Love Go?, Nelson George,… … Contemporary slang
nerdy — nerd also nurd (nûrd) n. Slang 1) A foolish, inept, or unattractive person. 2) A person who is single minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept. ╂ [Origin unknown.] nerd’y adj. Word History: The… … Word Histories
nerdy — nerd ► NOUN informal ▪ a person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. DERIVATIVES nerdish adjective nerdy adjective. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
nerdy — /nerr dee/, adj., nerdier, nerdiest. Slang. of or like a nerd. [1975 80; NERD + Y1] * * * … Universalium
nerdy — adjective Of or like a nerd. Syn: nerdish … Wiktionary
nerdy — nÉœrdɪ / nÉœËd adj. unpopular or unfashionable; of or pertaining to nerds … English contemporary dictionary
