Nerdy
(adjective)
Overly interested in and knowledgeable about scholarly, academic, or technical pursuits; socially awkward.
Origin:
Slang word, first recorded use in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- He was considered nerdy because of his love for science and mathematics.
- She was seen as nerdy for her extensive knowledge of fantasy literature.
- The group of friends were considered nerdy for their interest in programming.
- The party was filled with nerdy people discussing their latest coding projects.
- He was teased for being nerdy because of his love for Dungeons and Dragons.