geek

• Существительное, обозначающее человека с интенсивным или навязчивым интересом к определённой теме, часто к технологиям или поп-культуре, или исторически — циркового артиста, выполняющего шокирующие номера.

A noun referring to a person with an intense or obsessive interest in a particular subject, often technology or pop culture, or historically a carnival performer who does shocking acts.

1. Carnival performerC1informalamerican

   A performer at a carnival or circus who engages in bizarre or disgusting acts, such as biting the heads off animals.

   Цирковой артист

   • The carnival featured a geek who bit the head off a chicken.
   • Geek shows were a popular but controversial attraction in old circuses.
   • He worked as a geek in a traveling carnival for a season.

2. Unusual or odd personB1informal

   A person who is considered eccentric, socially awkward, or has unusual interests or habits.

   Чудак

   • He was always a bit of a geek, obsessed with comic books and sci-fi.
   • Don't be such a geek; come join the party.
   • She felt like a geek because she didn't know the latest slang.

   Synonymscharactercrankdorkeccentricmisfitnerdoddballoddityoutsiderweirdo

3. Enthusiast or expertA2informal

   A person who is very knowledgeable and passionate about a specific subject, especially technology or gaming.

   Энтузиаст или эксперт

   • My brother is a total computer geek; he builds his own PCs.
   • She's a history geek who can name every Roman emperor.
   • The tech geek explained the new software to us.

   Synonymsaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastexpertfanfanatichobbyistnerdspecialist