"nerdship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nerd + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|nerd|-ship}} nerd + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nerdship (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being a nerd. Tags: uncountable
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