One of my friends always calls me a nerd. I need a word that makes her cry.
2006-09-27 15:20:36 · 16 answers · asked by Igin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Screwball
2006-09-27 15:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by ~Aqua.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could respond by calling her some other name, but why reduce yourself to that level when you should be thanking her for the compliment instead.
Here are some definitions:
1.) One whose IQ exceeds his weight.
2.) An individual persecuted for his superior skills or intellect, most often by people who fear and envy him.
3.) A stereotypical label used to describe a person that is socially inadequate. A four letter word, but a six figure income.
4.) A person who gains pleasure from amassing large quantities of knowledge about subjects often too detailed or complicated for most other people to be bothered with.
So, next time she calls you a nerd just smile back at her with a real big grin and say, "Well thank you very much for such a great compliment!"
2006-09-27 22:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by JSalakar 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Say, "Thanks" in a dejected voice and walk away. That one word, combined with some acting on your part, should make her feel like crying.
But if that's what you really want to do, then you are worse than a nerd; you are cruel. If she's making you upset, then talk to her and ask her to use some other term. If she's using the term affectionately and just to tease you, then she wants to know if it hurts you or not. And if she's just being a *****, then tell her to go to hell and leave her alone. No need to make her cry.
2006-09-27 22:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by PopeKing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's a friend, why do want to make her cry? And if you do, you're gonna look like the bad guy.
When she calls you names, don't respond. If she doesn't get a reaction from you, she'll probably quit. Or begin to look silly. Get a good friend to help you out. You two can seem bored with the whole thing and look at each other like "there she goes again!'.
2006-09-27 23:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by dudette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Er. Don't make her cry, usually when you insult a woman and she cries, it's because she's really disappointed in you.
I suggest just shrugging and laughing in response. Being a nerd isn't bad, like, hello, the internet folks.
And what about napoleon dynamite, in our eccentricities and dorkish traits, we are most original and generally funny.
Sounds like your friend is a debbie, (like from the oblongs cartoon). Maybe you should have her watch a few episodes of that to get the idea about class/caste distinctions and privilege in our society.
Don't ever forget, being able to laugh at yourself is a great power.
2006-09-27 22:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the Godfather's Ho. (around early 2000, there was a popular wrestler/gimmick in WWE/WWF: The Godfather. The Godfather is a pimp and he always had 3 or 4 girls that people called "the Godfather's Ho-s"
2006-09-27 22:42:27 · answer #6 · answered by meowmimi1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe challenging her with an "Is that the best you can do?" might shut her up. It gets you out of calling her a name (putting you down at her level) but still makes a point you can walk away from proudly.
2006-09-27 22:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by Stef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she calls you nerd because she has a thing for you and she is trying to hide it.
2006-09-27 22:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by ralph w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oo dont make her cry thats terrible. just tell her ' u make fun of me now, just w8 til im making a 6 figure cheque and ur on the street corner.' or something like that. or u can just say ' THANKS', do a huge grin and walk away totally happy like. lol, goodluck! : )
2006-09-27 23:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by intherain; 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this site it lists several synonyms and antonyms
http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/nerd
2006-09-27 22:24:51 · answer #10 · answered by ladylucknc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋