geeked

adjective

ˈgēkt How to pronounce geeked (audio)
Definition of geekednext
slang
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest she's really geeked to see the exhibit featuring the latest in home electronics

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Recent Examples of geeked Ultimately, though, experts don't know why animals in the wild got drunk or geeked-out. — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023 Likewise, Bialik is absolutely geeked about the Israeli military, donating armor to the Israeli Defense Forces in 2014. — Vulture, 14 July 2022 Although fans are geeked to see their favorite childhood literacy advocate take centerstage, many are rooting for Burton to become the permanent host following his set during the last two weeks of July. — Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021 Now, Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell gets his first shot as an NFL head coach and is geeked about it. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geeked
  1. excited
  2. avid
  3. enthusiastic
  4. eager
  5. anxious
Adjective
  • We are excited by the prospect of evolving the Festival beyond what people have come to expect.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Layer in Musk's visionary nature and ability to get investors excited, and you're left with an earnings conference call that should be considered required reading for any market participant.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • An avid reader, Dua Lipa sat down for a chat at the London Literature Festival 2026 in conversation with moderator and novelist Zadie Smith and poet Mustafa about all things books at the Royal Festival Hall yesterday in London.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • As an avid Halloween fan who loves donning costumes, she was forced to reflect on her own consumption and waste.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • But footage obtained by OutKick portrayed a different story, including a handshake with an enthusiastic Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.
    — Ryan Morik , Preston Mizell OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Wall Street has been enthusiastic about the separation, which is designed to unlock the value of each group of assets and is likely to generate M&A interest.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Most residents in Flagler Village are eager to see more tall towers built, according to Glassman.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Recast as geometry, the old identities now point toward unmapped territory, raising questions that mathematicians are eager to explore.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • The director general was attempting to lift the gloom after being beset with questions from anxious employees about job losses, service reductions, and general retrenchment.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An anxious child Apart from her scribbled notes, scant details are available about Runa’s experience in detention, according to her lawyer Yoshihiro Mukai.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxious

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