nerdlet
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Meaning · English
A young or unimportant nerd.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It would be nice to have a little nerdlet in the house who absolutely adores me ... which, if it is a girl, I can teach to accessorize.
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 “nerdlet” mean?
A young or unimportant nerd.
Is “nerdlet” formal or informal?
nerdlet is generally derogatory, slang.