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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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sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
than... dear.

but geek goes back to the early 20th cent.
Supervixen · 22-25, M
I noticed it, I corrected it. Thanks for telling me though.