adj
nerdy
NUR-dee
adj
1
Resembling or characteristic of a nerd; intensely into intellectual or niche interests.
"He has a nerdy obsession with train schedules."
"Their nerdy debate about superhero physics went on for an hour."
How to Use Nerdy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone or something with a strong, geeky enthusiasm for a specific topic.
Common pairings
nerdy joke
nerdy hobby
a bit nerdy
Word Forms
nerdier comparative, nerdiest superlative
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Etymology
From nerd + the adjective-forming suffix -y.