A person typically thought of as introspective, antisocial and one who likes technical work.
Pejorative applied to anyone with an above-average IQ and few gifts at small talk and ordinary social rituals.
Nerd as a stereotypical or archetypal designation, refers to somebody who passionately pursues intellectual or esoteric knowledge or pastimes rather than engaging in social life, participating in organized sports, or other mainstream activities. The Merriam-Webster definition is an "unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person: especially: one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits.
