dork –noun Slang. 1. a stupid or ridiculous person; jerk; nerd. 2. Vulgar. penis.
vs.
geekSlang. –noun 1. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual. 2. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.) 3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.
Either way it's kind of insulting, but geek has a better ring to it.
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Date: 2008-01-14 02:21 am (UTC)–noun Slang.
1. a stupid or ridiculous person; jerk; nerd.
2. Vulgar. penis.
vs.
geek Slang.
–noun
1. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
2. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.)
3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.
Either way it's kind of insulting, but geek has a better ring to it.