empollón — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bookish adj Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
- nerd noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
- swot verb To study with effort or determination.
- wonk noun An overly studious person, particularly a student.
Senses
empollón is used for these senses in English:
- bookish Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
- nerd (slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.
- swot (slang, British) One who swots; a boffin, nerd, or smart aleck.
- wonk (derogatory, informal) An overly studious person, particularly a student.
bookish — full definition
- adj Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
- adj Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
nerd — full definition
- noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
- noun Someone with an intense, obsessive passion for a particular subject or hobby.