How do you use "Geek" in a sentence?

He's a total Star Wars geek. Geek culture is mainstream now. Computer geek.

Geek

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: A person obsessed with a particular hobby or field; formerly an insult.

沉迷于某种爱好或领域的人；以前是侮辱语。

Una persona obsesionada con una afición o campo particular; anteriormente un insulto.

特定の趣味や分野に夢中な人。かつては侮辱語だった。

무언가에 열중하는 사람, 마니아

'Geek' originally meant a carnival performer who did bizarre acts. Became insult for obsessive hobbyists. Now reclaimed—'geek culture' celebrates passionate enthusiasm for niche interests.

'Geek'最初指嘉年华上表演怪异节目的人。后来成为对痴迷某种爱好的人的侮辱。现在已被重新定义——'极客文化'赞美对小众兴趣的热情。

'Geek' originalmente significaba un artista de feria que hacía actos bizarros. Se convirtió en un insulto para aficionados obsesivos. Ahora se ha reclamado: la 'cultura geek' celebra el entusiasmo apasionado por intereses especializados.

「Geek」はもともとカーニバルの見世物で奇妙な芸をする人を意味していました。やがて趣味に熱中する人への侮辱語になりました。現在は再評価され、「ギーク文化」はニッチな分野への情熱を称えるものです。

원래는 기이한 묘기를 하는 서커스 공연자를 가리키는 용어였다. 현재는 특정 분야, 특히 기술에 강한 열정을 가진 사람을 의미하며, 대체로 긍정적으로 쓰인다.

Examples

He's a total Star Wars geek.
他是个十足的星球大战迷
Es un friki total de Star Wars
彼は完全なスターウォーズオタクだ
그는 완전한 스타워즈 덕후야.
Geek culture is mainstream now.
极客文化现在已经是主流了
La cultura friki ahora es mainstream
ギーク文化は今やメインストリームだ
긱 문화는 이제 주류가 됐어.
Computer geek.
电脑极客
Friki de los ordenadores
コンピューターオタク
컴퓨터 덕후.

Pronunciation

/ɡiːk/

Usage Guide

Context: identity, enthusiasm, teasing

Tone: affectionate, identity-based

✓ Do Say

Often positive—passionate expertise
通常是正面的——充满热情的专业知识
A menudo positivo: experiencia apasionada
ポジティブな意味が多い——情熱的な専門知識
대체로 긍정적—열정적인 전문 지식

✗ Don't Say

Old negative meaning outdated
旧的贬义已经过时
El antiguo significado negativo está obsoleto
古い否定的な意味は時代遅れ
과거의 부정적 의미는 이제 구식이다

Common Mistakes

Now positive—'geek out' means enjoy enthusiastically

Origin & History

From circus/carnival slang—a 'geek' performed bizarre acts like biting off chicken heads. Became insult for obsessive hobbyists. Now positive: passionate expertise in a field.

Etymology: Carnival performer who did bizarre acts

First recorded: 19th century carnival, modern slang 1980s

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century origin, modern 1980s

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Tech culture; Comic conventions

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

GeekGeekyGeek out