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geek

Definition

  • noun: a person who is socially awkward and unpopular
  • noun: a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken or snake
  • synonyms: oddball, eccentric, nerd

Examples

  • I liked her in spite of her 'geekiness'.

  • He was a real 'geek' in high school.

  • She's a computer 'geek'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If... If I don't chase bad guys, than what am I? I mean... What... Don't worry about it. Being a regular dog,... ...not like the greatest geek in the world, okay? Look, I'm gonna let you in, on a little secret, okay? Little known cat secret. You know why we hate dogs? (..)
    2008 Bolt