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.