Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word geek. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ɡiːk/
US: /ɡiːk/
A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
I once saw a geek bite the head off a live chicken.
A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
I was a complete computer geek in high school, but I get out a lot more now.
(by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
Do you need a hardware geek or a software geek?
The subculture of geeks; an esoteric subject of interest that is marginal to the social mainstream; the philosophy, events, and physical artifacts of geeks; geekness.
An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.
Why do you hang around with them? They’re just geeks.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɡiːk/
US: /ɡiːk/
To behave geekishly or in a socially awkward manner, especially when under the influence of drugs or other psycho-active substances, and exhibiting such marked characteristics as hyperactivity, repetitiveness, talkativeness, nervousness, irritability, or paranoia.
Hey, check out that guy...he's really geeking out pretty bad.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ɡiːk/
US: /ɡiːk/
A look.
Have a geek at this.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɡiːk/
US: /ɡiːk/
To look; to peep; to stare about intently.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: freak, freak, guru, hacker, dork, nerd, propeller head, loser, nonce, waste of space
Synonyms: butcher’s, gander