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A lot of the time I get obsessed by little nerdy things in my corner that no one else is interested in. I have that nerd factor in my character.
Bjork

Meaning of "nerd" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NERD

nerd  [nɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NERD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nerd 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 NERD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nerd

Nerd

Nerd is a descriptive term, often used pejoratively, indicating that a person is overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired. They may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, obscure, or non-mainstream activities, which are generally either highly technical or relating to topics of fiction or fantasy, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities. Additionally, many nerds are described as being shy, quirky, and unattractive, and may have difficulty participating in, or even following, sports. Though originally derogatory, "Nerd" is a stereotypical term, but as with other pejoratives, it has been reclaimed and redefined by some as a term of pride and group identity.

Definition of nerd in the English dictionary

The definition of nerd in the dictionary is a boring or unpopular person, esp one obsessed with something specified. Other definition of nerd is a stupid and feeble person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NERD


absurd
əbˈsɜːd
bird
bɜːd
bluebird
ˈbluːˌbɜːd
blurred
blɜːd
Byrd
bɜːd
crossword
ˈkrɒswɜːd
deferred
dɪˈfɜːd
firebird
ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd
heard
hɜːd
herd
hɜːd
hummingbird
ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd
Hurd
hɜːd
inferred
ɪnˈfɜːd
keyword
ˈkiːˌwɜːd
password
ˈpɑːsˌwɜːd
preferred
prɪˈfɜːd
third
θɜːd
thunderbird
ˈθʌndəˌbɜːd
Verde
vɜːd
word
wɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NERD

neral
NERC
nerdgasm
nerdic
nerdiness
nerdish
nerdy
Nereid
nereis
Nereus
Neri
nerine
nerite
neritic
nerk
nerka
Nernst
Nernst heat theorem
Nero
nerol

WORDS THAT END LIKE NERD

attested herd
computer nerd
cowherd
dairy herd
German shepherd
Gibberd
goatherd
Good Shepherd
gooseherd
halberd
neatherd
potsherd
shepherd
sherd
swanherd
swineherd
Verwoerd
yerd

Synonyms and antonyms of nerd in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NERD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nerd» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of nerd
alpha geek · anorak · bogan · booby · bore · dipstick · divvy · doofus · dork · drip · dumb-ass · eejit · fool · geek · obsessive · plonker · prat · putz · sap · schmuck · simpleton · statto · sucker · techie · thicko · trainspotter · twit · wally · weed · wimp · wonk · wuss

Translation of «nerd» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NERD

Find out the translation of nerd to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nerd from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nerd» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

书呆子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

empollón
570 millions of speakers

English

nerd
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेवकूफ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطالب الذي يذاكر كثيرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ботаник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lerdo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

NERC
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ballot
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

NERC
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nerd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オタク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

괴상한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

NERC
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mọt sách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

NERC
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एनईआरसी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

NERC
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

secchione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

frajerem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ботанік
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nerd
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπασίκλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nerd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nerd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nerd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nerd

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NERD»

The term «nerd» is very widely used and occupies the 11.569 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NERD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «nerd» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «nerd» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nerd

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10 QUOTES WITH «NERD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nerd.
1
Nicole Anderson
I was home schooled in high school but was definitely the nerd in middle school.
2
Nicole Gale Anderson
I was a huge bookworm, total nerd, so I was a victim in middle school. I was in three academic clubs, so I was an easy target.
3
Judd Apatow
I still feel like a nerd.
4
Emilie Autumn
I'm a big stupid history nerd.
5
Bjork
A lot of the time I get obsessed by little nerdy things in my corner that no one else is interested in. I have that nerd factor in my character.
6
Neal Boortz
I was your quintessential nerd in high school.
7
Nicholas Brendon
As an actor, it's more interesting to play a nerd than anything else. It's a lot more fun - you don't worry about 'what's my hair like?' in the morning or 'which is my great angle?'
8
Beth Broderick
I was a total nerd growing up. I'd rather sit home and read a novel on New Year's Eve and say, 'Wow, I read the whole thing in one night!' That was my idea of a big time.
9
Chris Colfer
I wish I could walk into a room and feel superior and have my nose up at everybody, but I can't, because I know I'm just a huge nerd, and that wouldn't work for me.
10
Joel Courtney
I'm not a huge Steven Spielberg nerd, but I know about him and I know of his work.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NERD»

Discover the use of nerd in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nerd and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
After completing this book, you will have the know-how and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own.
Joe Conway, Aaron Hillegass, Christian Keur, 2014
2
iPhone Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
This book is a definite must have for any budding iPhone developer." –Peter Watling, New Zealand, Developer of BubbleWrap
Aaron Hillegass, Joe Conway, 2010
3
Objective-C Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
Compatible with Xcode 5, iOS 7, and OS X Mavericks (10.9), this guide features short chapters and an engaging style to keep you motivated and moving forward. At the same time, it encourages you to think critically as a programmer.
Aaron Hillegass, 2013
4
Con-nerd
IT'S ONE SMALL STEP FOR NERDS, ONE GIANT LEAP TO BEING COOL. Mama tells me I'm gifted and talented. But I know the truth. I'm just a nerd. Kids call me Con-nerd - half Connor and all nerd.
Oliver Phommavanh, 2011
5
Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy's Journey to Becoming a Big Kid
From his childhood (and subsequently adult) obsession with Star Wars, his often passionate friendship with Nick Frost, and his forays into stand-up which began with his regular Monday morning slot in front of his 12-year-old classmates, ...
Simon Pegg, 2011
6
Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with all versions of Android widely used today (Android 2.2 - 4.2).
Brian Hardy, Bill Phillips, 2013
7
American Nerd: The Story of My People
Most people know a nerd when they see one but can't define just what a nerd is. American Nerd: The Story of My People gives us the history of the concept of nerdiness and of the subcultures we consider nerdy.
Benjamin Nugent, 2008
8
Nerd Camp 2.0
Zack was super cool but also nice, and they always laughed a lot and did fun things together. Gabe wasn't as nervous about looking like a nerd now as he had been when he first met Zack; the first time they met he had to watch his every word, ...
Elissa Brent Weissman, 2014
9
The Nerd: A Play
Suggested by a theme from the book A Hermit Disclosed by Raleigh Trevelyan.
Larry Shue, 1984
10
Confessions of a High School Word Nerd: Laugh Your Gluteus* ...
There is, and this book is the solution: a collection of ten well-written, entertaining essays by recent college-graduates-turned-writers that honestly and amusingly recount wild, traumatizing, and hilarious high-school events, using common ...
Arianne Cohen, Colleen Kinder, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NERD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nerd is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How to Know if you are a Book Nerd
Book Nerds are a different breed of readers from anyone else. Book Nerds when borrowing a book from someone who dog ears the pages ... «Good E-Reader, Jul 15»
2
Stephen Amell calls out Internet trolls
He does a lot for charity and has done a panel at the Nerd HQ San Diego Comic-Con convention where all proceeds go to Operation Smile, but ... «Nerd Reactor, Jul 15»
3
Nerd Power
Maybe this is why we keep getting stuck with movies and books (hello, Ernest Cline) that insist on the marginalization of the nerd while ... «The Portland Mercury, Jul 15»
4
'Star Wars'-Inspired Wedding Photo Captures Nerd Love At Its Finest
With the help of Photoshop, photographer Anthony Vierra of VierrasPhotography was able to add "Star Wars" touches like the light saber and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Nerd Alert: Ant-Man Shrinking Science, Star Wars Oculus Rift & More
Welcome to today's edition of Nerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, ... So, sit back, relax and check out all that today's Nerd Alert has to offer. «MovieWeb, Jul 15»
6
Emily S. Whitten: SDCC 2015 Part V – Nerd HQ: The Experience
Ladies and gents, it's time for my fifth and final SDCC 2015 column, and although my coverage of Nerd HQ happens to be my last SDCC ... «Comicmix.com, Jul 15»
7
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures 2 Has Been Announced
James Rolfe became one of the first true YouTube stars when he started his Angry Video Game Nerd persona, first known as the Angry ... «Attack of the Fanboy, Jul 15»
8
Words From a Nerd: The Disney bleed
The latest flick spewed forth from the now-standard summertime superhero season, "Ant-Man," is decidedly lighter fare than what most have ... «Colorado Daily, Jul 15»
9
'Pixels' Star Adam Sandler Admits He Was A Nerd
Adam Sandler may be one of the biggest names in comedy, but there was a time when he himself may have been the butt of a few jokes. «ETCanada.com, Jul 15»
10
Super-Nerd Jamie Lee Curtis Loves Street Fighter
Jamie Lee Curtis is so nerdz. She went with her family (including husband Christopher Guest) to this year's Evolution Championship Series ... «Vulture, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nerd [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nerd>. Jun 2026 ».
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