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geek out

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[geek aut] / ˈgik ˈaʊt /

verb phrase

geeked out, geeking out
  1. Slang. to show intense enthusiasm, especially by talking about a specialized subject.


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Attendees can geek out on topics from the use of AI in medicine to the psychology of deception, all in a fun, low-stakes environment.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

But to my eyes, this fandom appears to be a place where anyone is welcome to fantasize, dream, draw, speculate or just plain geek out.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2026

We want to geek out with them about gear, and we look forward to having them filling in our foursomes.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

I’ll read up and geek out so that I understand its significance, so that I can be a part of the pop-up community that materializes when big things are happening.

From New York Times Apr. 6, 2024

I play the Bots for her; she plays me Gossip, Sleater-Kinney, and THEE-Satisfaction and we both geek out about our love for Sonic Youth.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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