nerdbrain

English

Etymology

From nerd +‎ brain.

Pronunciation

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Noun

nerdbrain (plural nerdbrains)

1. (slang, derogatory) A nerd; a socially awkward brainy person.
   • 1993, Terence Blacker, Homebird:

     ...talking on the phone for three hours to her friends about some nerdbrain boy.

   • 1996, M D. Spenser, The Animal Rebellion:

     "What happened? Was I kicked by Demon?" "You were kicked by the table in the hall, you clumsy nerdbrain!" Brad replied.

   • 2005, Jeanne DuPrau, Car Trouble:

     Who cares, nerdbrain? I'd rather flip burgers than be as uncool as you.

Synonyms

• geek, propeller head, weenie; see also Thesaurus:dork