Geek

Geek

Geek (/gi:k/), from the English dialect geek or geck (fool or freak; from Middle Low German Geck). The term is often associated with an expert or enthusiast or a person obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit, with a general pejorative meaning of a "peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward".

Etymology

The term geek is a slang term, noting individuals as "a peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward". Originally, in 18th century Austria, geek meant "fool" or "freak". The term was first used in English in William Drury's "The Taming of a Shrew" (1596) as a synonym for "fool", suggesting an etymology of the term.

Related Terms

• Nerd: A person seen as overly intellectual, obsessive, introverted or lacking social skills. Such a person may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, little known, or non-mainstream activities, which are generally either highly technical, abstract, or relating to topics of fiction or fantasy, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities.

• Dweeb: A boring, studious, or socially inept person. The term "dweeb" is a modern American slang term that refers to a person who behaves in a socially awkward manner, typically because of an obsession with a particular topic or activity.

• Dork: A person who behaves awkwardly around other people and usually has unstylish clothes, hair, etc. The term "dork" is a slang term used in North America that is typically used to refer to a socially awkward or inept person.

• Otaku: A young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills. The term "otaku" is a Japanese term that is used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly in anime and manga.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Geek
• Wikipedia's article - Geek

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