nerdo

1 9.6

A person who is socially awkward and knows a lot about computers

noun
/ˈnɜrdoʊ/

Offensive

: nerdo

El Nerdo says:

Examples

My friend is such a nerdo; he can fix any computer problem in no time.
Honestly, El Nerdo, start your own blog.

Blog text (27)
Everyone knows that the biggest nerdo in our group can explain complex programming concepts without breaking a sweat.
Despite being a total nerdo, she still knows how to have fun at parties.

Synonyms

geek

vsnerdo

Slang

244 6.8

A person who is socially awkward and likes unusual hobbies

focuses more on technology knowledge and skill rather than hobby interests

nerd

vsnerdo

Slang

235 5.0

A person who is very interested in subjects like science or computers and often shy

is specifically about people skilled in technology and is informal

techie

vsnerdo

Informal

20 6.3

A person who knows a lot about computers and new technology

often implies technical skill but not social awkwardness

technophile

vsnerdo

1 7.1

A person who likes new electronic devices and gadgets

is about technical knowledge and social awkwardness rather than only enthusiasm

pencil-necked nerd

vsnerdo

Offensive

9.9

A shy person who looks thin and likes books

refers to tech-focused awkward people in an informal and nonderogatory way

Antonyms

socialite

29 6.7

A person well known in high society who often goes to parties

How Nerdy

nerdo

Offensive

1 9.6

geek

Slang

244 6.8

enthusiast

81 3.4

fan

∞ 1.0

dilettante

1 9.9

Surface Forms

nerdo singular

nerdos plural

Morphology

nerdo = nerd (semi-transparent) = nerd + o

Formed from 'nerd' with the informal slang suffix '-o'; meaning is predictable but the suffix is colloquial and may be unfamiliar to some learners.

Etymology

Nerdo comes from the well-known English word nerd with the added ending -o, a common way to make a short 'nickname' or teasing name, like kiddo. So a nerdo is a friendly or teasing word for someone who is very good with tech but not strong in social situations.