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Nerd Definition & Meaning

nerd
noun
  1. an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
  2. an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession

"Nerd" in song lyrics

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  • "Say it loud, like I'm proud, cause I got to be heard, nerd"
    Above the Law — Menace to Society
  • "Not he said or she said, or what you heard, nerd"
    Above the Law — Murder Rap
  • "Tryna' rock me to sleep, you a nerd"
    The Beatnuts — If It Ain't Gangsta

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Frequently asked questions

What does nerd mean?
an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession
What part of speech is nerd?
Nerd is a noun.
How many definitions does nerd have?
Nerd has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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