"nerdbrain" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-nerdbrain.ogg [Australia] Forms: nerdbrains [plural]
Etymology: nerd + brain Etymology templates: {{compound|en|nerd|brain}} nerd + brain Head templates: {{en-noun}} nerdbrain (plural nerdbrains)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A nerd; a socially awkward brainy person. Tags: derogatory, slang Synonyms: geek, propeller head, weenie, dork
    Sense id: en-nerdbrain-en-noun-lAGglN6u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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