"nerdfest" meaning in All languages combined

See nerdfest on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nerdfests [plural]
Etymology: From nerd + -fest. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nerd|fest}} nerd + -fest Head templates: {{en-noun}} nerdfest (plural nerdfests)
  1. (informal) A gathering of nerds or an event centered around the interests of nerds. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-nerdfest-en-noun-BGCH7u4p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -fest, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -fest: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
  2. (informal) Something which appeals to or is characteristic of nerds. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-nerdfest-en-noun-GJOLVL-x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50

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