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geeks

Pronunciation: [ɡiks]

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Learn how to use geeks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “social group”

(noun) a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially technology or computers. People might call someone a geek if they really love things like video games, coding, or science.

Example

My brother is a computer geek; he can build his own computer.

Example

She doesn't like it when people call her a geek because she thinks it's a bad word.

Example

Why do you think he is considered a geek?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a term sometimes used to describe a person who is very passionate about a specific hobby, like movies, comics, or games. They are often seen as cool in those communities because of their knowledge.

Example

At the comic convention, I met many movie geeks who could talk for hours about their favorite films.

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Not everyone at the party was a geek; some people just wanted to relax and not talk about games.

Example

Who is your favorite geek character from a movie?

Context: “social interaction”

(verb) to behave in a silly or awkward way, especially in front of others. This can happen when you are excited or really passionate about something, maybe trying to impress someone.

Example

He geeks out when he sees a new video game trailer because he loves gaming so much.

Example

She didn't geek out at the party; she stayed calm and didn't show much excitement.

Example

Do you geek out when you see new tech gadgets?

How to pronounce geeks

Pronunciation: [ɡiks]

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