Geek

Pronunciation: /ˈɡiːk/

Geek (noun)

  1. A person who is very interested in computers or technology.
  2. Someone who knows a lot about a specific subject, often seen as unusual.
  3. A person who is socially awkward or not fashionable.

Examples

  • The geek spent hours building a new computer.
  • She is a geek who loves coding and gadgets.

Common collocations: tech geek, geek out, geek expertise, geek passion, geek stereotype

Synonyms of Geek

Neutral

Informal