nerd out
To get really excited and talk a lot about something you love, like a science topic or a video game.
Meanings
To become deeply and enthusiastically absorbed in a niche or intellectual topic.
"We completely nerded out about medieval architecture for the entire train ride."
To behave in a way characteristic of a nerd, especially by showing intense enthusiasm for technical or academic topics in a social setting.
"Sorry — I totally nerded out at the party when someone mentioned quantum physics."
Originally from American English but now common in global internet culture. Generally used affectionately or self-deprecatingly. Often followed by 'about': 'I nerded out about linguistics for an hour'. 'Geek out' is interchangeable.
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