What does "geek" or "nerd" meens ?

Answer 1

Pundits and observers dispute the relationship of the terms “nerd” and “geek” to one another. Some view the geek as a less technically skilled nerd. Some factions maintain that “nerds” have both technical skills and social competence, whereas “geeks” display technical skills while socially incompetent; others hold an exactly reversed view, with “geek” serving as the socially competent counterpart of the socially incompetent “nerd,” and call themselves “geeks” with pride (compare Geekcorps, an organization that sends people with technical skills to developing countries to assist in computer infrastructure development). Another view is that “geeks” lack both social competency and technical skills. Arguably, a “nerd” is a more self-controlled sort of person, while a “geek” can be something of a loose cannon—or at least more awkward in an obstructive way than a “nerd.”

Some regional differences may exist in the use of the words nerd and geek. Some claim that on the North American west coast the population prefers the term geek to nerd, while the North American east coast prefers the word nerd to geek (see Ellen Spertus's page on The Sexiest Geek Alive).

The term "nerd" is broader in its significance than "geek", defining a person's entire way of life. A nerd has the tendency to pursue intellectual gratification at the expense of social or physical gratification. A geek, on the other hand, simply has an interest in a particular subject. This subject could be intellectual, such as the arts, theatre, classical music, technology, or mathematics, or it could be something less generally "useful", such as movies, television, video games, anime, or even sports. Such a person may be perfectly well-rounded, merely showing a preference for his desired subject of interest. A nerd, on the other hand, is by definition not well-rounded. Thus the term "geek" should not generally be used or taken as an insult, while "nerd" might be in some cases (but certainly not all).

Similar terms exist which are always insulting; dork, dweeb, goon, and doofus are a few examples. These terms imply the lack of social skill suggested by the term "nerd", but imply none of the mitigating intellectual factors.

The word "nerd" refers to a person of "above-average intelligence" whose interests (often in science and mathematics) are not shared by mainstream society. By contrast, a "geek" is essentially a person who is fascinated, perhaps obsessively, by obscure or very specific areas of knowledge and imagination. A good example of this is found in an episode of the television show, "Married with Children." The protagonist Al Bundy complains about wearing glasses, saying he'll look like a nerd. His friend, Jefferson Darcy responds, "No Al you won't be a nerd. You're too dumb to be a nerd"

Thus a "nerd" is primarily marked as having a high intelligence and is not necessarily more fascinated with one subject any more so than another. A "geek", however, is obsessively fascinated with particular subjects, but is not necessarily attributed an above average intelligence. Thus a "geek" has the compulsion and drive to learn vast quantities of knowledge about a particular field such as computers, or Star Trek trivia, without high intelligence being assumed. Some also hold that the reverse is true, geeks being those with high intelligence, and nerds being those who obsess over obscure subjects. More than likely, the main confusion between the terms comes from their common association with specific areas of knowledge that seem to require a high level intelligence (for example, mathematics and science). Thus a "geek" who was obsessed by the pursuit of mathematical or scientific knowledge, might also be classified as a "nerd" as society considers such pursuits to be intellectual in nature and as requiring high intelligence.

Answer 2

geek is a person who is fascinated, perhaps obsessively, by obscure or very specific areas of knowledge and imagination. Geek may not always have the same meaning as the term nerd .
Nerd, as a stereotypical or archetypal designation, refers to somebody who pursues intellectual interests at the expense of skills that are useful in a social setting, such as communication, fashion, or physical fitness.

The American Heritage Dictionary credits Dr. Seuss as the originator of the word nerd in his 1950 book If I Ran the Zoo

Answer 3

Mean. Well it is something that is implied to someone who is smarter, and loves solving problems and into science, you know a geek.... In reality Jealous, jocks and dorks use this to make themselves feel superior, and are under the assumption that brawn will rule the world. But I guess you know all that......lol

Answer 4

nerd also nurd (nûrd) KEY

NOUN:
Slang
A foolish, inept, or unattractive person.
A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept

geek (gk) KEY

NOUN:
Slang

A person regarded as foolish, inept, or clumsy.
A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
A carnival performer whose show consists of bizarre acts, such as biting the head off a live chicken.

Answer 5

someone who is very smart and wears nerdy clothes. go to www.images.google.com and search for geeks or nerds. and go to www.dictionary.com for more info of geeks or nerds.

Answer 6

It means someone that is a genius with computers, other electronic equipment, or math or a undying love for Shakespeare or musicals.

Answer 7

Someone who is too much in studying....or doesn't know much about the real word
its very cliched in the movies

Answer 8

a book worm!