Geeky

usgb/ˈɡiːki/
adjective

Related to or having the qualities of a geek, like being smart, overly enthusiastic about a particular topic, and not socially confident.

He was a geeky kid who was really into computers and science fiction.
Visual representation of "geeky" - Related to or having the qualities of a geek, like being smart, overly enthusiastic about a particular topic, and not socially confident.

Often appears as...

  • geeky glasses
  • geeky hobbies

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Informal

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Positive Spin

Sometimes 'geeky' is used to praise someone's deep knowledge or passion positively.

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Your geeky love for astronomy is really impressive!
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Not Always Social

'Geeky' may imply that someone isn't very social but this isn't always negative.

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She's a bit geeky but everyone loves her presentations.
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Cultural Shift

What's considered 'geeky' can change; interests like gaming are now more mainstream.

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He used to be called geeky for coding, now it's his career.
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