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geek

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Noun

  1. A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
  2. 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.
  3. An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
  4. 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.
  5. An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.
  6. A look.

Verb

  1. To perform bizarre and unpleasant feats as part of a carnival.
  2. To enthusiastically engage in geek-like or nerdy interests.
  3. To be nervous or hyperactive due to using crack cocaine.
  4. To be nervous or hyperactive due to using crack cocaine: To be under the influence of a mood-altering drug.
  5. To look; to peep; to stare about intently.

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