Meaning of geek out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To enthuse about a specific topic; to be engrossed in an interest, especially in discussing it with others.
   intransitive, slang
2. To do geeky things; to act geeky.
   intransitive, slang
3. To be scared, freak out, panic; to hesitate in fear.
   intransitive, slang
4. To scare or freak out (somebody).
   slang, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Sorry, I didn't mean to spend fifteen minutes discussing the definition of "decimate". I guess I geeked out for a bit.”

“Young remembers watching Game 3 while the trainers geeked out over the stamina of James, who was coming off two straight overtime games, including 50 minutes in Game 2.”

“Kate Golembiewski is a freelance science writer based in Chicago who geeks out about zoology, thermodynamics and death.”

“Hey guys, let's geek out tonight and have a code-a-thon!”

“Now - there has been very little discussion as noted by myself and others. So - how about people talking about their favorite music(s), groups, radio stations (Ska, etc., WRPI) maybe people could discuss their hair length (very short, short, long, dragging the floor) or about why they geek-out (I shouldn't say that - i'm a CompSci) on the net or why they read alt.skinheads or where i can get system 7.0a for the mac or .......”

“I geeked out there for a minute and broke the lockpick.”

CEFR level