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geek
geek Someone who is very proficient in modern computer technology. It can refer to someone who has a huge indepth knowledge of some piece of software or someone who has a good broad knowledge of a variety of software. Not normally used as a derogative term. However, it can be used derogatively in a social context, as in the term GEEK OUT. See also ALPHA GEEK and TECHIE.
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DARREL INCE. "geek." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "geek." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-geek.html DARREL INCE. "geek." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-geek.html |
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geek / gēk/ • n. inf. 1. an unfashionable or socially inept person. ∎ a person with an eccentric devotion to a particular interest: a computer geek. 2. a carnival performer who does wild or disgusting acts. DERIVATIVES: geek·y adj. |
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"geek." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "geek." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-geek.html "geek." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-geek.html |
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•stickybeak • grosbeak • houseleek
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"geek." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "geek." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-geek.html "geek." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-geek.html |
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