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Definition of geekism

geekism

/ˈɡiːk.ɪ.zəm/
geek · ism
Plural:geekisms
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Adjective:geeky
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geekism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A habit, mannerism, or expression that is characteristic of a geek.

Example

"His speech was peppered with obscure sci-fi references and other endearing geekisms."

2

The state, culture, or quality of being a geek; intense enthusiasm for computing, science fiction, or other specialist pursuits.

Example

"The annual convention celebrates geekism in all its forms, from tabletop gaming to retro computing."

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• Rhymes for geekism

• Nearby Words

geeked
geekiness
geekish
geekism
geeky
geez
geezer

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geekism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geekism
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