Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geeky

Adjective

/ˈɡiːki/

Definition

Having an excessive enthusiasm for a particular subject, especially one that is complex or obscure.

Examples

She wore a geeky T-shirt featuring her favorite sci-fi character.
His geeky interests in programming and mathematics led him to a successful career in software development.
The conference was filled with geeky conversations about artificial intelligence and robotics.

Meaning

The term ‘geeky’ often describes someone who is very knowledgeable and passionate about subjects such as technology, science fiction, comics, or other niche interests, which may be considered outside of mainstream culture.