adjective
- having the characteristics of a nerd; intellectually focused but socially awkward
Usage: informal
Examples
- His nerdish enthusiasm for computer programming made him unpopular in high school.
- She had a nerdish habit of correcting everyone’s grammar.
- The nerdish student spent lunch reading science fiction novels.
- His nerdish appearance included thick glasses and a pocket protector.
- Despite her nerdish reputation, she was actually quite funny.
- The movie portrayed hackers as nerdish outcasts.