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.”

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