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Nerd, as ay stereotypical or archetypal designation, refers to somebod who is perceived to be of above-average intelligence and whose interests (often in science and mathematics) are not shared by mainstream society . Most people's interests are in the subjects of sports, music, fashion, food, etc., but nerds have interests that are more encyclopedic and are in the fields of science and technology. The term is mostly widely used in the United States, but also has some currency in other English speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.


Geek
* A person who is interested in technology, especially computing and new media. Considered derogatory by some. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker. (Late 20th century and early 21st century.)

also

A person who swallows live animals, bugs, etc., as a form of entertainment at fairs etc. This often included biting off the heads of chickens. The Geek would usually perform in a "geek pit". This probably comes from the Scottish geck, meaning 'fool', in turn from Middle Low German. (19th century.)

alternate discription

* A person who has chosen concentration rather than conformity; one who pursues skill (especially technical skill) and imagination, not mainstream social acceptance. Geeks usually have a strong case of neophilia. Most geeks are adept with computers and treat hacker as a term of respect, but not all are hackers themselves - and some who are in fact hackers normally call themselves geeks anyway, because they (quite properly) regard `hacker' as a label that should be bestowed by others rather than self-assumed.