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[[File:Mazda3-pi.jpg|thumb|Geeks are often associated with an appreciation for mathematics.{{cn|date=August 2012}} Here, the number [[Pi]] extends from the [[logo]] on a car.]]
[[File:Mazda3-pi.jpg|thumb|Geek sering dikaitkan dengan penghargaan untuk [[matematika]].{{cn|date=August 2012}} Di sini, angka [[Pi]] memanjang dari [[logo]] pada sebuah mobil.]]


The word '''''geek''''' is a [[slang]] term for odd or non-mainstream people, with different connotations ranging from "a computer expert or enthusiast" to "a person heavily interested in a hobby", with a general pejorative meaning of "a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp[ecially] one who is perceived to be overly intellectual".<ref name="merriam-webster">{{cite web|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/geek|title=Dictionary: Geek|date=|accessdate=2007-10-12|work=Dictionary.com-Merriam-Webster entry}}</ref>
The word '''''geek''''' is a [[slang]] term for odd or non-mainstream people, with different connotations ranging from "a computer expert or enthusiast" to "a person heavily interested in a hobby", with a general pejorative meaning of "a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp[ecially] one who is perceived to be overly intellectual".<ref name="merriam-webster">{{cite web|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/geek|title=Dictionary: Geek|date=|accessdate=2007-10-12|work=Dictionary.com-Merriam-Webster entry}}</ref>

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Geek sering dikaitkan dengan penghargaan untuk matematika.[butuh rujukan] Di sini, angka Pi memanjang dari logo pada sebuah mobil.

The word geek is a slang term for odd or non-mainstream people, with different connotations ranging from "a computer expert or enthusiast" to "a person heavily interested in a hobby", with a general pejorative meaning of "a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp[ecially] one who is perceived to be overly intellectual".[1]

This word comes from English dialect geek, geck: fool, freak; from Low German geck, from Middle Low German. The root geck still survives in Dutch and Afrikaans gek: crazy, as well as some German dialects, and in the Alsatian word Gickeleshut: geek's hat, used in carnivals.[1]

The word appears in the modern sense of a science, math, or technology enthusiast in Robert Heinlein's 1952 short story "The Year of the Jackpot".

Formerly, in 18th century Austria-Hungary, Gecken were freaks shown by some circuses. In 19th century, in North-America, the term geek referred to a freak in circus side-shows (see also freak show). In some cases, its performance included biting the head off a live chicken. The 1976 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary included only the definition regarding geek shows.

Although often considered as a pejorative, the term is also often used self-referentially without malice or as a source of pride - an example is the 'Geek Squad' of the Best Buy company.

Referensi

  1. ^ a b "Dictionary: Geek". Dictionary.com-Merriam-Webster entry. Diakses tanggal 2007-10-12.