fake geek girl
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Meaning · English
A girl or woman who feigns interest in geeky topics in order to get attention.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But as one might guess from the discussion of social identity theory above, many of those women are relegated to out-groups and often regarded as “fake geek girls” for their interest in traditionally male corners of the entertainment world.
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 “fake geek girl” mean?
A girl or woman who feigns interest in geeky topics in order to get attention.
Is “fake geek girl” formal or informal?
fake geek girl is generally derogatory, slang.