Word
geeky
US/ˈɡiki/
UK/ɡˈiːki/
Informal
Definition
adj. having a lot of knowledge about a specific subject, often one that is not very popular with most people. It can also describe someone who is very interested in things like computers, science, or old movies.
adj. possessing a high level of knowledge or intense interest in a specific subject, often one that is considered niche or obscure. Frequently used to describe a person's personality or a specific interest in technology and pop culture.
Examples
“He has a very geeky interest in old video games.”
“The conference was full of geeky fans who spent the whole weekend discussing the latest science fiction novels.”
“While some view his geeky obsession with vintage hardware as a hobby, others see it as a legitimate contribution to the preservation of early computing history.”
Examples
simple
“He has a very geeky interest in old video games.”
contextual
“The conference was full of geeky fans who spent the whole weekend discussing the latest science fiction novels.”
complex
“While some view his geeky obsession with vintage hardware as a hobby, others see it as a legitimate contribution to the preservation of early computing history.”
Etymology
From geek + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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