geek out

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

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}.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

geek out

   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 {computer geek}, {propeller head}.

   [{Jargon File}]

   (1995-01-18)

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