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Vocabulary Entry
geek
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, often related to technology or intellectual pursuits.
Example Sentences
"He's a computer geek who builds his own gaming PCs."
"At the conference, she met many fellow geeks who share her passion for robotics."
"The movie featured a group of geeks who used their knowledge to solve a mystery."
V
verb
To behave in an eccentric or obsessive way, particularly about a subject of interest.
Example Sentences
"He geeking out over the latest video game release."
"Whenever she sees a new gadget, she can't help but geek about it."
"They spent the entire afternoon geeking out over their favorite comic book series."
A
adjective
Describing something as related to or characteristic of geeks or geek culture.
Example Sentences
"She wore a geek chic outfit to the comic convention."
"The movie had many geek references that only true fans would understand."
"Their conversations were filled with geeky jokes and tech jargon."