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'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept and/or technically oriented. Such individuals are often highly interested in technology and information.

'''Geek''' is a designation given to individuals who are percieved as socially inept. Such individuals are often only interested in technology and information.

Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also hackers.

Similarly to other phrases applied in a derogatory manner to a group, the application of the term "geek" to a member of the geek community, used in the sense of a technologically competent, or knowledgable, person, has become something of an honor, and self-described geeks are now common. Geeks are often also hackers.