geek out

Definitions

1. 1

   To enthuse about a specific topic

   To enthuse about a specific topic; to be engrossed in an interest, especially in discussing it with others.

   • 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.
2. 2

   To do geeky things

   To do geeky things; to act geeky.

   • Hey guys, let's geek out tonight and have a code-a-thon!
3. 3

   To be scared, freak out, panic

   To be scared, freak out, panic; to hesitate in fear.

   • I geeked out there for a minute and broke the lockpick.
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   1. 4

      To scare or freak out (somebody).

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