Meaning of geek chic | Babel Free

Definitions

A style (of fashion, art, etc.) based on stereotypically geeky things, such as themed T-shirts and thick-rimmed glasses.

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Examples

“Do you want⟳ to sound⟳ like⟳ you're on the cutting edge of geek chic? Of course you do! There's no reason⟳ for Geek to sound⟳ like⟳ Greek anymore.”

“He was a new breed⟳ of scientist and/or technology developer. That Rite likes to think⟳ of as (geek chic). This was the age of humanity. When the power of a man's brains were worth more than the power of his muscles and Rite could tell⟳ Brian Fillmore was taking full advantage of his newfound affluence, because although Rite was still very sure that Mr. Fillmore was holding on very tightly to his hard-core geek status.”

“In an age when geek chic has come⟳ to define⟳ mainstream pop culture, fevv writers and producers inspire⟳ more admiration and response than Joss Whedon.”

“Whereas naysayers lashed out against Glass as dorkwear, Google played up its role as a must-have item of accoutrement for geek chic.”

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