Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Definition of Knerd


nerd
noun /nərd/ 
nerds, plural; nurds, plural
  1. A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious

  2. An intelligent, single-minded expert in a particular technical discipline or profession
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  • The Nerd is a two-act comedy written by American actor/playwright Larry Shue.

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  • A person who, although having good technical or scientific skills, is introspective and generally introverted

  • Nerds are a form of candy currently sold by Nestlé under their Willy Wonka Candy Company brand.

  • nerdy - Of or like a nerd
nerd also nurd  (nûrd)
n. Slang
1. A foolish, inept, or unattractive person.
2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.