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Nerdy

/nɜː(ɹ)di/

(of a person) Being or like a nerd.

📖 Definitions of "Nerdy"

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a person) Being or like a nerd.

    "That guy is nerdy and weird."

  2. 2

    (of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.

    "I got a pair of nerdy glasses and clothes for Halloween."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nerdy"

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WordDefinition
unhipNot hip; uncool, unfashionable.
squareShaped like a square (the polygon).
nerdlikenerdy
geeklikeResembling or characteristic of a geek; nerdy.
neeky(slang, derogatory) Resembling or characteristic of a neek; nerdy or geeky.
geekishLike a geek; having the traits of a geek.
geekly(rare) Concerning or typical of geeks.
geekynounResembling or characteristic of a geek.
semi-nerdy(rare) Partially or somewhat nerdy.
dorkynounLike a dork.
boffinishResembling or characteristic of a boffin; nerdy.
nebbishlikeResembling, or characteristic of, a nebbish
geeksomeCharacterised or marked by geekiness
nebbishyResembling or characteristic of a nebbish.
wonkish(informal) Nerdy; bookish; having the qualities of a wonk.
dorklikeResembling or characteristic of a dork.
nebbish-likeAlternative spelling of nebbishlike. [Resembling, or characteristic of, a nebbish]
nebishyAlternative form of nebbishy. [Resembling or characteristic of a nebbish.]
semi-dorky(rare, informal) Partially or somewhat dorky.
nitwitted(informal) Being like a nitwit; being stupid or foolish.

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