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geek

The word “geek” has 1 syllable: geek

It's pronounced as /ɡiːk/

What is synonym and antonym for geek?

In the thesaurus, “geek” has 81 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for geek along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for geek

Antonyms for geek

Meanings of geek

  • 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. (by extension) 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 behave geekishly or in a socially awkward manner, especially when under the influence of drugs or other psycho-active substances, and exhibiting such marked characteristics as hyperactivity, repetitiveness, talkativeness, nervousness, irritability, or paranoia.
    2. To look; to peep; to stare about intently.

Example Sentences

  • He’s a geek when it comes to computer programming.
  • She’s always been a geek for science fiction movies.
  • The geek squad helped me fix my laptop in no time.
  • He was teased for being a geek, but he was proud of his knowledge.
  • The geek at the electronics store helped me pick the right gadget.

On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to geek, such as: academic, ace, addict, adept, afficionado, aficionado, all-rounder.

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