Also known as: geek shows (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit. In the past, it had a generally pejorative meaning of a "peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, boring, or socially awkward". In the 21st century, it was reclaimed and used by many people, especially members of some fandoms, as a positive term. Some use the term self-referentially without malice or as a source of pride, often referring simply to "someone who is interested in a subject (usually intellectual or complex) for its own sake".
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Geek (긱) — verified Korean artist.
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Etymology: slang term
Historical Meaning: peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, boring, or socially awkward
Current Meaning: expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit
Source reconciliation
MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Geek Music; KoreaAPI uses 긱 (chosen by source authority).
MusicBrainz lists the English name as Geek Music; KoreaAPI uses Geek (chosen by source authority).
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What is Geek?
The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q243697 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; Wikipedia Geek 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; MusicBrainz 078f737f-a8ff-4dd7-84f0-eb786aa833b6 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
What is Geek's etymology?
Geek — Etymology: slang term (verified via Wikidata Q243697 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; Wikipedia Geek 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; MusicBrainz 078f737f-a8ff-4dd7-84f0-eb786aa833b6 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Geek's historical meaning?
Geek — Historical Meaning: peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, boring, or socially awkward (verified via Wikidata Q243697 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; Wikipedia Geek 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; MusicBrainz 078f737f-a8ff-4dd7-84f0-eb786aa833b6 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Geek's current meaning?
Geek — Current Meaning: expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit (verified via Wikidata Q243697 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; Wikipedia Geek 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC; MusicBrainz 078f737f-a8ff-4dd7-84f0-eb786aa833b6 2026-09-06 12:26 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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