"nerdhead" meaning in All languages combined

See nerdhead on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nerdheads [plural]
Etymology: From nerd + -head. Etymology templates: {{af|en|nerd|-head}} nerd + -head Head templates: {{en-noun}} nerdhead (plural nerdheads)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A nerdy person. Tags: derogatory, slang Synonyms: nerdface

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