英和和英

語源

From nerd +‎ -y.

発音

• IPA: /ˈnɜː(ɹ)di/
• 韻: -ɜː(ɹ)di

形容詞

nerdy (comparative nerdier, superlative nerdiest)

1. (colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.

   That guy is nerdy and weird.

2. (colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.

   That is a nerdy song.

   I got a pair of nerdy glasses and clothes for Halloween.

   • 2008 August 28, “German recreation: An affinity for rules?”, in The Economist‎, archived from the original on 2 February 2021:

     The cleverest and most prolific inventors, such as Reiner Knizia (who lives in England) are nerdy superstars. Euro (also “German-style”) games must not be confused with “Ameritrash” games, which generally involve high drama and employ plastic pieces, though arguing over what the difference is seems to be gamers' second-favourite pastime.

同意語

• (like a nerd): nerdish

派生語

参考

• geeky

アナグラム

• Ryden, derny