Nerd is a variation of nert, which is a variation of “nut” (crazy person), but the literal word “nerd” was first used by Dr. Seuss in 1950. Which is fantastic.
It had become widely used by 1960 and had spread internationally.
Nerd is a variation of nert, which is a variation of “nut” (crazy person), but the literal word “nerd” was first used by Dr. Seuss in 1950. Which is fantastic.
It had become widely used by 1960 and had spread internationally.
What? How? Wonder. 