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
He’s got to come in as the doctor who is that dude, and everyone’s geeked out and excited about him.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 24 May 2025
Followers then get a closer look at the three horned, with Jelly’s kids, 16-year-old daughter Bailee and eight-year-old son Noah getting geeked about their new pets.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Bryan: Me and the guys [in my band] are geeked, too.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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
Erin Clack, People.com, 24 May 2025
Followers then get a closer look at the three horned, with Jelly’s kids, 16-year-old daughter Bailee and eight-year-old son Noah getting geeked about their new pets.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Bryan: Me and the guys [in my band] are geeked, too.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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
Adjective
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This is a fan base reveling in the first playoff experience in 15 years, and the Sabres have given them plenty to get excited about.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Was so excited to make these and they were ruined by your poor recipe like many others!—
Christopher Kostow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fandom, whether people like to classify themselves as members or not, has existed as long as there’s been entertainment, and extends beyond whatever TV show happens to be the current hit; athletes, sports teams, musicians, books, superheroes and more all have their avid fanbases.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The White House has said Trump is an avid defender of the First Amendment and characterized certain controversial actions as efforts to maintain public safety and order.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not everyone is enthusiastic about the new possibilities.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The vibrant purple and vivid oranges, reds, and yellows will bring in enthusiastic bees and butterflies.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump had used the act to plaster taxes on imports with eager abandon.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The play is about Sarah, an anxious young woman living a double life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s the blunt reality facing Senate Majority Leader John Thune as Republicans grow increasingly anxious about the end-game for one of the most consequential — and politically combustible — confirmation fights in recent memory.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Geeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geeked. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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