"neeky" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more neeky [comparative], most neeky [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} neeky (comparative more neeky, superlative most neeky)
  1. (slang, derogatory) Resembling or characteristic of a neek; nerdy or geeky. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-neeky-en-adj-2Dc~vWAr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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