"nerdboy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-nerdboy.ogg [Australia] Forms: nerdboys [plural]
Etymology: nerd + boy Etymology templates: {{compound|en|nerd|boy}} nerd + boy Head templates: {{en-noun}} nerdboy (plural nerdboys)
  1. (slang, sometimes derogatory) A nerdy or socially inept boy or man. Tags: derogatory, slang, sometimes
    Sense id: en-nerdboy-en-noun-u1NZEdMg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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