Nerd

Pronunciation: /nɜrd/

Definitions of nerd

noun a person who is extremely interested in a particular subject, often to the exclusion of other activities

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a nerd because he loves reading books.

A2 She may seem like a nerd with her glasses and love for science fiction movies.

B1 The nerd in our class always gets top grades in math and science.

B2 Being a computer nerd, he spends hours coding and programming in his free time.

C1 The tech nerd was able to troubleshoot and fix the complex software issue in no time.

C2 As a history nerd, she can recite dates and events with incredible accuracy.

Examples of nerd in a Sentence

formal The computer programmer was known for being a diligent nerd when it came to coding.

informal My friend is such a book nerd, she has read every novel in our school library.

slang I'm a total movie nerd - I can quote lines from all my favorite films.

figurative She may seem like a fashionista, but deep down she's a history nerd at heart.

Grammatical Forms of nerd

• past tense: nerded
• plural: nerds
• comparative: nerdier
• superlative: nerdiest
• present tense: nerd
• future tense: will nerd
• perfect tense: have nerded
• continuous tense: am nerding
• singular: nerd
• positive degree: nerd
• infinitive: to nerd
• gerund: nerding
• participle: nerded

Origin and Evolution of nerd

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nerd' is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1950s.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is socially awkward and overly intellectual, the term 'nerd' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including expertise in a particular subject or hobby.