geek out
:geek out: vi. To temporarily enter techno-nerd mode while in a
non-hackish context, for example at parties held near computer
equipment. Especially used when you need to do or say something highly
technical and don't have time to explain: "Pardon me while I geek out
for a moment." See geek
; see also propeller head
Jargon File Version 4.3.1, 29 JUN 2001 =
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