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Why is nerd even an insult?

Nerd as an insult basically means "you are smarter than me, and that makes me feel inferior so I must cover up my inadequacy by making fun of you".
Also, a lot of people don't know this, but the term "nerd" was actually coined from Dr. Seuss. Yup, you heard me right.
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SW-User
Nerds are typically terrible at being social. That's negative.
PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F
I'm a nerd who is good at socializing.
SW-User
@PeanutsauntieP1982: Then you're not a nerd.
PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F
According to your stereotype I'm not.
SW-User
@PeanutsauntieP1982: According to "the" stereotype you're not.