geek
gb/ɡˈik/ us/ɡˈik/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 7300
megszállott, kocka, mániás, nyomi, élő állatok fejét leharapó vásári mutatványos
اسم
B1
INFORMAL
1
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is a [subject] geek
My brother is a total computer geek; he builds his own PCs for fun.
A bátyám igazi számítógép-mániás; szórakozásból maga rakja össze a saját számítógépeit.
As a language geek, she spends weekends reading grammar books and etymology blogs.
Nyelvmániásként hétvégente nyelvtankönyveket és etimológiával foglalkozó blogokat olvas.
The podcast is made by history geeks for history geeks.
He’s a movie geek who watches three films at the cinema every week.
I’ve become a bit of a coffee geek since I started roasting my own beans.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
My sister is a computer geek and loves writing code.
A nővérem számítógép-mániás, és imád kódot írni.
He is a music geek and knows every song by that band.
Igazi zenemániás, és annak a zenekarnak az összes dalát ismeri.
I am a science geek, so I read many science magazines.
They are gaming geeks and play online every night.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think "geek" is always a strong insult. In modern English it is often neutral or even positive, especially when someone uses it about themselves ("I’m a math geek"). Also, learners may confuse "geek" (a very focused fan with deep knowledge) with a general "fan" (someone who just likes something). Another common mistake is using it without an article; it is usually countable: say "He is a geek" or "She’s a computer geek", not "He is geek".
معنی
person deeply into a subject
ترکیبهای رایج
computer geek
|tech geek
|math geek
|science geek
|movie geek
|total geek
هممعنیها
nerd (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more negative or academic-focused depending on context.)
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enthusiast (More neutral and formal; does not carry the same subcultural or playful feeling as "geek".)
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buff (Informal; often used with subjects like "history buff" or "film buff" and sounds less intense or subcultural than "geek".)
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fan (Broader and more general; does not necessarily suggest deep knowledge or technical interest like "geek" does.)
متضادها
casual fan (Suggests someone who only likes something a little, without the deep interest or knowledge of a geek.)
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non‑specialist (A person without detailed knowledge of a subject, the opposite of a geek’s focused expertise.)
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generalist (Someone whose interests and skills are spread over many areas rather than deeply focused on one.)
موضوعها
identity
|technology
|leisure
|culture
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A person who really loves one subject, like computers, games, or movies, and knows a lot about it.
A person who is extremely interested and knowledgeable in a particular subject, especially technology or pop culture, often in an intense or obsessive way.
اسم
B2
INFORMAL
2
الگوی کاربرد:
call [someone] a geek
In high school he was teased as a geek because he preferred chess club to parties.
Középiskolában kockának csúfolták, mert a bulik helyett inkább a sakkszakkört választotta.
She felt like a geek standing there in her old sweater while everyone else wore designer clothes.
Ott állt a régi pulóverében, miközben mindenki más márkás ruhát viselt, és igazi nyominak érezte magát.
The movie shows the classic story of the school geek who eventually becomes confident and successful.
Back then, being a science geek was something kids hid to avoid bullying.
He worries that his thick glasses and bad haircut make him look like a geek.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He was a shy boy, and other students called him a geek.
Félénk fiú volt, és a többi diák kockának csúfolta.
In school, the cool kids laughed at the geeks in the computer club.
Az iskolában a menő gyerekek kinevették a számítógépes szakkör kockáit.
She does not want to look like a geek at the party.
They thought he was a geek because he only liked books.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often do not realize that this meaning is negative or teasing. Using it about someone else can sound rude if they have not used the word for themselves. It is safer to call yourself a geek than to call another person a geek in this sense, unless you know they are comfortable with it.
معنی
socially awkward, unfashionable person
ترکیبهای رایج
look like a geek
|act like a geek
|called him a geek
|high-school geek
|feel like a geek
هممعنیها
dork (Informal and usually insulting; focuses on being socially clumsy or uncool, not always on interests.)
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nerd (Very similar meaning; often suggests strong interest in school or technical subjects plus social awkwardness.)
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loser (Harsher insult; more general, implying low social status or failure, not just intellectual interests.)
متضادها
cool kid (Colloquial term for someone who is socially confident and fashionable, the opposite of the stereotypical geek.)
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popular kid (Highlights high social status and acceptance, contrasting with the idea of a geek as socially excluded.)
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social butterfly (Describes someone very socially active and comfortable around people, opposite of socially awkward.)
موضوعها
identity
|school
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A person who seems strange or uncool to others, often because they like school or technical things and have poor social skills.
A socially awkward or unfashionable person, especially one who is very interested in technical or academic subjects; often used as an insult or teasing term.
اسم
C2
ARCHAIC
3
الگوی کاربرد:
work as a geek in [a circus]
Early in the twentieth century, the most shocking act at some fairs was the so-called geek, who bit the heads off live chickens.
A 20. század elején egyes vásárokban a legmegdöbbentőbb szám az élő állatok fejét leharapó mutatványos volt, aki élő csirkék fejét harapta le.
The novel describes a carnival where the geek performs in a dark, muddy pit behind the main tent.
A regény egy vándorcirkuszt ír le, ahol az élő állatok fejét leharapó mutatványos a fő sátor mögötti sötét, sáros gödörben lép fel.
Modern audiences are horrified to learn what the old circus geek acts involved.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
In the past, some circuses had a geek who did a very shocking show.
Régen egyes cirkuszokban volt élő állatok fejét leharapó mutatványos, aki nagyon megrázó műsort adott.
People paid money to see the geek bite the heads off live animals.
Az emberek pénzt fizettek azért, hogy lássák, amint a mutatványos élő állatok fejét harapja le.
Today, most people think the old geek acts were cruel to animals.
معنی
carnival performer biting animal heads
ترکیبهای رایج
sideshow geek
|carnival geek
|traveling geek show
هممعنیها
sideshow performer (Broader and less graphic; refers to any performer in a sideshow, not specifically one who bites animal heads.)
متضادها
spectator (A member of the audience watching the show, the opposite social role of the performer called a "geek".)
موضوعها
history
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
تعریف
A person in an old circus show who did a shocking act by biting the heads off live animals to entertain the crowd.
A circus or carnival performer in old sideshows who shocked the audience by biting the heads off live animals, such as chickens or snakes, as part of the act.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
geek
IPA
GB/ɡˈik/
US/ɡˈik/
هجاها و تکیه
geek (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (geek)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: geek
- Plural: geeks
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
geeks
noun
Core family
geeky
adjective
Related words
geekiness
noun
nerd
noun
عبارتها
closet geek
1/klˈɑzət ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person who hides geeky side
Someone who likes geeky things but does not show this to other people.
نمونهها
- He’s a closet geek who secretly collects action figures in his office drawer.
- At work she seems very serious, but at home she’s a closet geek who plays fantasy games.
- Many closet geeks only share their interests online, not in real life.
computer geek
1/kəmpjˈutɚ ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person very into computers
A person who really loves computers and knows a lot about them.
نمونهها
- My uncle is such a computer geek that he built his own server at home.
- If you’re a computer geek, this job at the software company will be perfect for you.
- The club is full of computer geeks sharing tips about hardware.
geek chic
1/ɡˈik ʃˈik/
idiom
informal
fashionable style using nerdy elements
A style of clothing that makes things like big glasses, cardigans, and other "geeky" items look fashionable and cool.
نمونهها
- Thick glasses and bow ties became part of the geek chic look in the 2010s.
- The fashion show focused on geek chic, mixing graphic T‑shirts with designer jackets.
- Geek chic has turned old "nerdy" clothes into trendy outfits.
geek culture
1/ɡˈik kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
lifestyle and community of geeks
The world and lifestyle of people who love things like games, comics, science fiction, and technology, and the events and media around them.
نمونهها
- The festival celebrates geek culture, with cosplay, gaming tournaments, and comic artists.
- Geek culture has become much more mainstream in the last twenty years.
- She writes articles about geek culture for an online magazine.
geek out
1/ɡˈik ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
get very excited about interests
To become very excited and start talking a lot about something you are very interested in, like games, movies, or technology.
نمونهها
- Give me a minute to geek out about this new graphics card—it’s twice as fast as my old one.
- We totally geeked out at the convention, talking about our favorite sci-fi shows all day.
- Whenever they meet, they geek out together about comic books and video games.
geek out on
1/ɡˈik ˈaʊt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
spend time deeply enjoying activity
To spend time really enjoying and focusing on an activity you are very interested in.
نمونهها
- On weekends he geeks out on home‑automation projects and smart lights.
- They geeked out on board games all night instead of going to the club.
- I like to geek out on cooking shows when I have a free evening.
geek out over
1/ɡˈik ˈaʊt ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
get excited about something you love
To become very excited about a specific thing you love, and often talk a lot about it.
نمونهها
- She loves to geek out over old cameras and films from the 1970s.
- Fans were geeking out over every detail of the new trailer.
- I could geek out over this book series for hours if you let me.
math geek
1/mˈæθ ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person very into mathematics
A person who really likes math and enjoys doing math problems.
نمونهها
- She’s a math geek who does extra problems just for fun.
- The math geeks were excited about the new puzzle competition.
- As a kid, I was a total math geek and spent evenings with number games.
movie geek
1/mˈuvi ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person very into movies
A person who really loves movies and knows many details about them.
نمونهها
- As a movie geek, she can recognize almost any actor by their voice.
- Movie geeks lined up for the midnight premiere.
- He’s the office movie geek, so everyone asks him what to watch.
proud geek
1/pɹˈaʊd ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person happy to be a geek
A person who calls themselves a geek and feels good about it.
نمونهها
- He’s a proud geek who wears T‑shirts with programming jokes.
- As a proud geek, she loves going to comic conventions in costume.
- They describe themselves as proud geeks who turned their hobbies into careers.
science geek
1/sˈaɪəns ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person very into science
A person who really loves science and likes to learn scientific facts and ideas.
نمونهها
- He’s a science geek who watches every space documentary he can find.
- Science geeks filled the museum for the special physics night.
- As a child, this science geek turned his bedroom into a mini lab.
tech geek
1/tˈɛk ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person who loves technology
A person who really likes new technology and gadgets and knows a lot about them.
نمونهها
- Every tech geek I know was watching the new phone launch live online.
- He’s a tech geek who always has the latest smartwatch and headphones.
- The event attracted tech geeks from all over the country.
total geek
1/tˈoʊtəl ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person who is very geeky
Someone who is very strongly a geek, usually said in a playful or friendly way.
نمونهها
- I’m a total geek about board games and own over a hundred of them.
- He’s a total geek, but everyone loves his passion for robots.
- She laughed and said, "I’m a total geek when it comes to fonts and typography."