Meaning of "geek" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GEEK

Probably variant of Scottish geck fool, from Middle Low German geck.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GEEK

geek  [ɡiːk]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEEK

Geek is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GEEK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Geek

The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast or a person obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit, with a general pejorative meaning of a "peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp one who is perceived to be overly intellectual". Although often considered as a pejorative, the term is also used self-referentially without malice or as a source of pride. Its meaning has evolved to connote "someone who is interested in a subject for its own sake".

Definition of geek in the English dictionary

The definition of geek in the dictionary is a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject. Other definition of geek is a boring and unattractive social misfit.

SYNONYMS OF «GEEK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «geek» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of geek

alpha geek · anorak · bore · digital native · dork · e-type · gamer · genius · netizen · obsessive · programmer · statto · techie · trainspotter · whiz · wonk

TRANSLATION OF GEEK

Find out the translation of geek to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of geek from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «geek» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 怪胎
• Translator English - Spanish: friki
• English: geek
• Translator English - Hindi: geek
• Translator English - Arabic: المهوس
• Translator English - Russian: Компьютерщик
• Translator English - Portuguese: nerd
• Translator English - Bengali: গুরু
• Translator English - French: connaisseur
• Translator English - Malay: Geek
• Translator English - German: aussenseiter
• Translator English - Japanese: ギーク
• Translator English - Korean: 괴짜
• Translator English - Javanese: Geek
• Translator English - Vietnamese: đam mê
• Translator English - Tamil: மேதாவி
• Translator English - Marathi: गीक
• Translator English - Turkish: inek
• Translator English - Italian: Geek
• Translator English - Polish: Geek
• Translator English - Ukrainian: комп´ютерник
• Translator English - Romanian: tocilar
• Translator English - Greek: σπασίκλα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: geek
• Translator English - Swedish: nörd
• Translator English - Norwegian: geek

10 QUOTES WITH «GEEK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word geek.

1

Joe Abercrombie

I span the entire geek spectrum.

2

Brian Acton

Yes, I was a big math and computer geek, that's true. I was driven by the scholastic side of things. For me, it was all about what I could do with math and computers.

3

Marc Benioff

Although I loved working on technology - I've always been a computer geek at heart - my professors encouraged me to get a real-world job working with customers.

4

Amber Benson

I'm such a geek, I know all about mythology and I don't know Marc Jacobs.

5

Josh Brolin

I got picked on a lot. I was a complete geek in school. I had braces. I didn't have the hot girlfriend. I wasn't ever sought after. I was a stocky, awkward kid who got laughed off the tennis court when I tried that.

6

Jim Carrey

I know this sounds strange, but as a kid, I was really shy. Painfully shy. The turning point was freshman year, when I was the biggest geek alive. No one, I mean no one, even talked to me.

7

Jessica Chastain

I'm such a geek.

8

Claudia Christian

I wish everyone was a sci-fi geek because then there would be no violence in the world. There'd be no wars. There'd only be people e-mailing each other.

9

Ernest Cline

I feel like I was hit by all of geek culture at once while I was growing up in the '70s and '80s. Saturday morning cartoons like 'Star Blazers' and 'Robotech.' Live action Japanese shows like 'Ultraman' and 'The Space Giants.'

10

Jon Cryer

I grew up loving TV so much. It was such an integral part of my youth, and I was completely an Emmy geek.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEEK»

Discover the use of geek in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to geek and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Geek Love: A Novel

Geek Love is the story of the Binewskis, a carny family whose mater- and paterfamilias set out–with the help of amphetamine, arsenic, and radioisotopes–to breed their own exhibit of human oddities.

Katherine Dunn, 2011

Team Geek: A Software Developer's Guide to Working Well with ...

Describes the patterns and anti-patterns of the relationships of people, teams, and users in software development.

Brian Fitzpatrick, Ben Collins-Sussman, 2012

Just a Geek: Unflinchingly honest tales of the search for ...

In the oddest of places, Topeka, Kansas, Wil discovered that despite his claims to fame, he was at heart Just a Geek. In this bestselling book, Wil shares his deeply personal and difficult journey to find himself.

Wil Wheaton, 2004

Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook

Many books teach you how to interview for a job or how to manage a project successfully, but only this book helps you handle the baffling circumstances you may encounter throughout your career.

Michael Lopp, 2010

The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists: The Coolest ...

This book will help scientists-in-the- making discover how our world works with creative project ideas, including how to: Grow crystals to power your Stargate and set your room aglow Extract your own DNA and decode your genes Build a ...

Ken Denmead, 2011

My Little Geek

An alphabet book all about geekdom. On board pages. Suggested level: junior.

Andrew Spear, Sarah Spear, 2011

Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their ...

With six sections spanning everything from home-science experiments to superheroes, this comprehensive handbook from the editors of Wired.com’s popular GeekMom blog is packed with ideas guaranteed to inspire a love of learning and ...

Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson, 2012

Notes From An Accidental Band Geek

Elsie Wyatt is a born French horn player, just like her father and her grandfather before her.

Erin Dionne, 2011

Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads ...

How about if they could launch a camera into orbit, make their own cartoon film, or even build a rope swing? This hands-on manual is packed with fun-filled projects for dads and kids to enjoy together.

Ken Denmead, 2012

Geek Mafia

Fired from a job he hated at a company he loved, videogame designer Paul Reynolds is drowing his sorrows in late-morning margaritas when he meets am alluring, pink-haired conwoman named Chloe.

Rick Dakan, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEEK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term geek is used in the context of the following news items.

Week in Geek: Under the sea edition | MSNBC

If I asked you what the most common vertebrate on Earth was, how many guesses would it take for you to think of the bristlemouth? I couldn't ... «MSNBC, Jul 15»

Humans episode 5 review | Den of Geek

The gap between humans and their synths is narrowing. Is that a good thing? Here's Michael's review of Humans episode 5... Warning: this ... «Den Of Geek, Jul 15»

Playing violent video games makes women feel sexy … - Geek.com

The body of research on the effects of violent video games stretches about a mile long—some argue that the genre has its merits, others tout its ... «Geek, Jul 15»

What day is it? Embrace Your Geekness Day - get your geek on …

You know geek is the new sexy, right? Pose your action figures. Don your cosplay garb. Deploy your polyhedral dice -- proudly. Runner-up: ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»

Comic-Con 2015: Crave Hosts 'Can You Outfox The Geek …

Check out a short clip of Bibbiani hosting “Can You Outfox the Geek” above, featuring one of the easiest questions possible and a joke about ... «Crave Online, Jul 15»

Torrid And Her Universe Release Marvel 'Avengers' Dresses In Plus …

Plus size geek girls, get your credit cards ready: Torrid has teamed up with Her Universe to offer three new Marvel Avengers dresses in plus sizes for a limited ... «Bustle, Jul 15»

Michael Deeds: Prepare to freak during the week of the guitar geek …

Michael Deeds: Prepare to freak during the week of the guitar geek in Boise. By Michael Deeds. [e-mail] 12, 2015. «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»

Geek Glory Original series-based Bluetooth Star Trek … - Phone Arena

If you live for Geek credibility, the Star Trek: TOS Bluetooth Communicator is for you. It is available for pre-order, the price is $149. Click the ... «Phone Arena, Jul 15»

Corey Stoll's journey from comic geek to 'Ant-Man' villain | New York …

Corey Stoll's journey from comic geek to 'Ant-Man' villain. Corey Stoll plays the villain in "Ant-Man," but at heart, he's still a starstruck fanboy. «New York Post, Jul 15»

All the Star Wars you can handle at SDCC 2015 | News | Geek.com

San Diego Comic-Con could be classified as a Calamari Cruiser, because it's a launching point for a ton of Star Wars news. IGN is on the ... «Geek, Jul 15»