How geek became “smart” is debated, but by the 1950s and 1960s, a geek was a “unlikable brainiac.” Not for long! With the computer and tech revolution, geek boomed in popularity with its friend nerd. Unlike nerd, though, the word geek rooted itself more squarely with technology-re...
What purpose does a myth like this serve? Is it a reminder to drive safely? Or is just meant to give teens something to do other than go down to the basement and sniff glue? When it comes to places like DeKalb, Lufkin, or Brownwood, Texas, those towns are all situated near bridges...
How to Tell a Geek and a Nerd Apart You can distinguish between a geek and a nerd based in part on appearance, but mainly by actions. Any person you meet in a social situation is more likely a geek since nerds tend to be introverted or reclusive....
ByLitNerd— On Jul 27, 2010 It is always best to follow a sample business proposal template if you are writing one for the first time. They can be found on the internet and sometimes the website charges a small fee. By using a template you are able to give your proposal a profession...
“It’s called the Midwest because every single thing in it is mid,” he yelled, including a chili restaurant chain, the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and people who call the region home. According to Adam Aleksic, aka, the “Etymology Nerd” as he’s known on TikTok, the word “mid"...
JB: Yes. Book by Cathy O’Neil. So that whole part is a bibliography. Can I nerd out a little bit? BB: Yes. I mean, yes. I know. Go. Go. Go. JB: Okay. Algorithms of Oppression, I already mentioned Dr. Safiya Noble, Algorithms of Inequality. Right? Automating Inequality....
Bywavy58— On Aug 20, 2012 Getting labeled “geek” or “nerd” is no fun at all. Getting labeled “brainiac” is not quite as condescending, though some kids who called me that intended for it to be. I would hear things like, “Ask her to tutor you. She's the brainiac.” That...
It was the best kind of visit, the kind that is not prompted by a certain event or obligation other than to glory in occupying the same space. The lack of planned activities meant that my husband and I were granted the wondrous gift of having our daughter and grandson all to ourselves....
This is not meant to be a formal definition of WOC like most terms we define on Dictionary.com, but is rather an informal word summary that hopefully touches upon the key aspects of the meaning and usage of WOC that will help our users expand their word mastery....
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