nerdboy

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Meaning · English

A nerdy or socially inept boy or man.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Nervy nerdboys gone dot.com rich who buy expensive sports cars to race them into rear bumpers instead of finally learning how to drive.

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 “nerdboy” mean?

A nerdy or socially inept boy or man.

Is “nerdboy” formal or informal?

nerdboy is generally derogatory, slang.