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The word has been around since 1915/1920 when it used to refer to a circus side show performer. It later became used to describe a person who was overly interlectual, a technology expert or unfashionable or awkward. There is/was a Scottish word 'geck' meaning a fool from which there may be a connection
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoMost smart people are not labeled geeks or any other term except by people who envy them. Usually the are normal people who think rings around the common herd, or build space stations, write books, save lives, and so on.
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What is being able to read called?
smart
How many people can say one smart fellow he felt smart two smart fellows they felt smart three smart fellows they all felt smart without stuffing up?
I can, and I'm sure with practice lot's can.
What is it called when a word or phrase is over used?
Somewhat close to the word repeat, the word you're looking for, I believe, is: repetition.
A person who is not accepting to change is called what?
it depends on who they are. if they are bad, they are losers. if they are good, they are smart
What is the purpose of the acronym ninja?
It makes people feel happy and strong and smart :)
What are geeks and nerds?
Geeks and nerds are (usually offensive) terms used to describe someone who is very smart.
What type of word is white coated in the phrase the only people who can see them are white coated geeks called biologists?
an adjective; it modifies the noun "geeks" by specifying "what kind of geeks." Compound adjectives preceding the noun that they modify are hyphenated: white-coated geeks. The hyphen is required, unless you mean that non-white geeks without coats cannot be called biologists.
Do cute girls like geeks?
The way I see it, only when they get older because they realize how much money they make. Some cute girls are smart enough to realize that there is more to people than just looks. What exactly is a 'geek'? Someone who is smart? A bookworm? And since when did 'geeks' have a monopoly on making lots of money? Of course cute girls like 'geeks' they are just afraid to show it because they thing people will make fun of them.
Name a word used for a really smart person?
geeks nerds genius
When did the Traveling Geeks begin?
its actually called the geek squad not the traveling geeks
What is the fear of geeks called?
nerdaphobia
Why are geeks so smart?
Because they take time to study,read more and do more research.
Are nerds always smart?
Nerds and smart people (aka "intellectuals" as respectable people call the, and nerds and geeks, as stereotypical society calls them.) are two completely different people. Webster's definition states that a nerd is an unattractive and socially inept person. A nerd can still be a nerd and have a 1.0 GPA or an F- average. For all of society to hear, SMART PEOPLE ARE NOT NERDS!
What do you call a person who loves gadgets?
They are called GEEKS
Who are tacky people?
nerds, dorks, and geeks. And people who were ugly clothes
Why are some people called brilliant?
Because they are smart.
Why do geeks turn you on?
Well, in my case it's because I'm a geek myself, and I love intelligent people(like geeks usually are) :>
