blerd

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Meaning · English

A black person who is a nerd.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Thanks to the blerds at Black Girl Nerds and to the founder, Jamie Broadnax.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blerd” mean?

A black person who is a nerd.

Is “blerd” formal or informal?

blerd is generally slang.