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noun
Someone who is extremely studious or has esoteric knowledge, especially in technological subjects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Someone who intentionally looks geeky as a fashion statement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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History
Etymology tree English geek Proto-West Germanic *-astrijā Old English -estre Middle English -estere English -ster English geekster From geek + -ster.
Blend of geek + hipster.
