nerd out
Americanverb phrase
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So, Felix gets to nerd out about litigation finance.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2025
They could nerd out about books and board games.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
She'll joyfully nerd out over the production details too, but from what she calls "a spiritual point of view," she has a new level of understanding.
From Salon ● May 10, 2023
When Bay was studying acting, she said she’d nerd out during the classes where they learned the International Phonetic Alphabet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2023
A zine can be a tribute to someone or something you love and nerd out about or a place to share ideas and opinions.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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