Meaning & use
Geek
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a person with an intense, often specialized enthusiasm or expertise in a particular subject, especially technology or a niche hobby.
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She's a self-proclaimed computer geek who builds her own gaming rigs.
The convention drew thousands of comic-book geeks eager to meet their favorite artists.
A note on using this word
Originally a carnival term for a performer who did bizarre stunts; the modern, largely affectionate sense emerged in the late 20th century.
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2. noun
historical: a carnival or circus performer who did grotesque acts, such as biting the heads off live animals.
The old sideshow featured a geek who bit the head off a live chicken.
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