Associations to the word «Geek»

Wiktionary

GEEK, noun. (dated) A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
GEEK, noun. (colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and usually asocial. Often used with an attributive noun.
GEEK, noun. (colloquial) (by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
GEEK, noun. (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.
GEEK, noun. (colloquial) An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.
GEEK, verb. (colloquial) To get high on cocaine.
GEEK, noun. (Australia) (colloquial) A look.
GEEK CHIC, noun. (fashion) A style based on stereotypically geeky clothing, such as t-shirts and thick-rimmed glasses.
GEEK CHIC, noun. (Can we verify([1]) this sense?) The notion that geeks are cool.
GEEK CHIC, noun. (Can we verify([1]) this sense?) The notion that hi-tech gadgets are cool.
GEEK CODE, noun. A set of codes commonly used in sigblocks to broadcast the interests, skills, and aspirations of the poster.
GEEK CODES, noun. Plural of geek code
GEEK OUT, verb. To enthuse about a specific topic, not realizing that most people listening will fail to understand it.
GEEK OUT, verb. To do geeky things; to act geeky; to speak of geeky things.

Dictionary definition

GEEK, noun. A carnival performer who does disgusting acts.
GEEK, noun. A person with an unusual or odd personality.

Wise words

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