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1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted

2. (sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something.

   Example: a comic-book nerd

   Synonyms:geekotaku

3. An unattractive, socially awkward, annoying, undesirable, and/or boring, person; a dork.

   Example: Nerds seem to have fun with each other, but in a way that causes others to laugh at them.

   Synonyms:dag (Australian)doofusdorkdweebgeekgooberloserpropeller head

4. (post-1980s) A member of a subculture revolving around video games, fantasy and science fiction, comic books and assorted media.