What does GEEKY mean?

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Adjective

Definitions

1. Unfashionable or socially awkward person.
2. Unfashionable or socially awkward things.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɡiːki/
• UK: /ˈɡiːki/

Origin and Usage

The word "geeky" originated from the term "geek," which originally referred to performers at carnivals who performed bizarre acts such as biting the heads off chickens. Over time, the term evolved to refer to people who were socially awkward and overly obsessed with technology or other niche interests. Today, "geeky" is used to describe things that are unfashionable or uncool, particularly in the context of technology or pop culture.

Synonyms

• Nerdy
• Dorky
• Uncool

Related Words

• Geeks
• Greek
• Sneak
• Beaky
• Leaky

Example Sentences

• She felt geeky and out of place at the trendy new nightclub.
• His geeky interests in science fiction and video games made it difficult for him to make friends.
• The old computer was too slow and geeky to run the latest software.