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nurdy

nurdy is the alternative spelling of nerdy.

Meaning of nerdy

Adjective

nerdy (comparative nerdier, superlative nerdiest)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) Being or like a nerd.
    • That guy is nerdy and weird.
    Synonyms:
    nerdish
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.
    • That is a nerdy song.

Forms of nurdy

comparativemore nurdy
superlativemost nurdy

Origin of nurdy

From nurd + -y.

Questions about nurdy

What is nurdy the alternative spelling of?
Nurdy is the alternative spelling of nerdy.

Words near nurdy in the dictionary

  1. nurdle
  2. nurdled
  3. nurdles
  4. nurdling
  5. nurds
  6. nurdy
  7. nure-onna
  8. Nurembega
  9. Nuremberg
  10. Nuremberg defence
  11. Nuremberg defences

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