nerdo

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Meaning · English

A nerd (socially inept person).

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"She's All That," "Jawbreaker," "Cruel Intentions," "10 Things I Hate About You" ... I swear, if I have to sit through one more picture about the eternal clash between cool kids and nerdos (and nerdettes) in the hallowed halls of Hateful High, if I have to endure just one more Hollywood-hyped prom s

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 “nerdo” mean?

A nerd (socially inept person).

Is “nerdo” formal or informal?

nerdo is generally derogatory, slang.