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
  • Wall Street isn’t particularly excited about CagriSema, whose previous late-stage clinical trials disappointed investors because the drug showed weight loss efficacy below expectations.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Winters said his mission is still driven in large part by getting kids excited about playing a violin or cello.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Richard Manoogian, a Detroit industrialist and avid art collector, died at 90 on Friday.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sosnick, an avid bicyclist, put an additional $1 million into a pro-Raman committee sponsored by Streets for All, a group that advocates for bike lanes, bus lanes and other street redesigns.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has been enthusiastic about AI advances, but his speech at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai urgently expressed the need for strong AI regulations and oversight.
    — Stephen Collins, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Ambitious mukbang-ers eager to prove their gastronomic stamina descended on Red Lobster locations across the country to consume absurd quantities of shrimp.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The two southern battlegrounds were initially top targets of both political parties, but now appear to be slipping away from Republicans as Democrats grow eager about their chances.
    — Halle Troadec, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Many of Martin’s clients come in feeling anxious about making the leap, unsure whether the look will suit them.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Forrest says he was pushed into thinking about climate change in the 2010s by his daughter Sophia, who was anxious about the planet’s future.
    — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of anxious

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“Geeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geeked. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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