nerdish en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English nerd Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English nerdish From nerd + -ish.
Meanings
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Like a nerd; having the traits of a nerd.
The boys whose averageness is marked by their especially pale-skinned, scrawny, and nerdish appearances.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most nerdish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more nerdish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |