nosebleed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Nerd; geek; dork.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Mental overload (usually attained as a result of having to comprehend new and/or complex concepts or languages that one is not particularly skilled with).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nosebleed” mean?
Nerd; geek; dork.
Is “nosebleed” formal or informal?
nosebleed is generally slang.