"geektastic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɡiːkˈtæstɪk/ Forms: more geektastic [comparative], most geektastic [superlative]
Rhymes: -æstɪk Etymology: geek + -tastic Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|geek|tastic}} geek + -tastic Head templates: {{en-adj}} geektastic (comparative more geektastic, superlative most geektastic)
  1. Very geeky, especially in a positive or appealing way. Synonyms: nerdtastic
    Sense id: en-geektastic-en-adj-bTeg6mXe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -tastic

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