nerd out

American

[nerd aut] / ˈnɛrd ˈaʊt /

verb phrase

nerded out, nerding out

Slang. to show intense enthusiasm, especially by talking about a hobby or specialized subject.

Other Word Forms

nerd-out

noun

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nerd out

So, Felix gets to nerd out about litigation finance.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2025

Is it hard to not just nerd out on Harrison and be like, “Tell me about Indiana Jones, tell about the time you were a carpenter”?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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

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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