Geek (Slang Term)

Geek Basic Facts:

• Slang Term.
• The definition of geek has changed significantly with time.
• There is no longer a clear definitive meaning.
• Generally considered to be a socially inept person regarded as peculiar, odd, foolish, or clumsy.
• Particularly when that same person is overly obsessed or accomplished at intellectual, scientific or technical pursuits.
• There may be a small association with having the first name Steve (see famous geeks below).
• Related words include dweeb, dork, gimp, nerd & spod.

Interesting Link:
100 basic skills a geek can do.

Famous Geeks Include:

• Bill Gates
• Dennis Fong
• Eric S. Raymond
• Frag Dolls
• John Carmack
• Larry Page
• Linus Torvalds
• Michael Saul Dell
• Paul Allen
• Richard M. Stallman
• Robert Scoble
• Sergey Brin
• Steve Ballmer
• Steve Jobs
• Steve Wozniak
• Violet Blue
• Wil Wheaton

Image by Francis Storr (cc)

Tags:
Geek - Intellectual - Obsession

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