Nerdhood

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or period of being a nerd. informal, uncountable

    "Social skills, like wit and personality — a flow of passionate and entertaining talk — can help you rise out of nerdhood."

Example

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"Accept your nerdhood. Be proud of your nerdhood!"

Etymology

From nerd + -hood.

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