Definition: a) digital-technology expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often used disparagingly by others).b) person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity.c) A peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, or socially awkward. Origin: In the first half of the 20th century, geek was the word for a circus sideshow performer who bit the heads off small live animals. Geeks were meant to put on horrifying spectacles for the normal people in the audience. In the 1980s this was used to apply to smart and tech-savvy (but awkward) individuals.