Geek - what is it? The meaning of a word, definition, origin, translation

Geek (Geek) is a man, crazy about anything up to the manic state. As a rule, we are talking about the Internet, mobile gadgets, programming or computer games.

Geeks hate all those who are poorly versed in their hobby, while themselves, apart from their own passions, understand little. The English word Geek can be translated as a "possessed person", and it has a negative rather than a positive coloring. Geeks do not recognize simple human joys, because their happiness is seen only in what they are addicted to.

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