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.