Nerdfest
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A gathering of nerds or an event centered around the interests of nerds. informal
"On Nov. 14, at Comdex, the industry's annual nerdfest in Las Vegas, Chairman William H. Gates III unveiled the Microsoft Network, an on-line service that he says will draw millions more consumers into the Information Age."
- 2 Something which appeals to or is characteristic of nerds. informal
"The in flight nerdfest doesn't stop with video either. Air NZ has used active noise cancellation system supplied by local noise cancelling gurus, Phitek."
Example
More examples"On Nov. 14, at Comdex, the industry's annual nerdfest in Las Vegas, Chairman William H. Gates III unveiled the Microsoft Network, an on-line service that he says will draw millions more consumers into the Information Age."
Etymology
From nerd + -fest.
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