nerd
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/nɜːrd/
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/nɜːd/
A person who is considered to be overly intellectual or socially awkward, often associated with a lack of interest in social activities or fashion.
Despite being called a nerd, he was proud of his knowledge and skills.
A person who is highly enthusiastic about a specific subject, often related to technology or science, and may spend a significant amount of time engaged in related activities.
As a nerd for technology, she spent hours tinkering with her computer.