nerd magnet
nerd magnet
slang Someone who seems to attract the romantic attention of a socially awkward or inept person, especially one obsessed or preoccupied with some specific, typically niche subject. Ever since I joined the high school jazz band, I turned into this major nerd magnet—all the dorky girls in there keep flocking to me in between classes! I wouldn't sign up to learn Japanese unless you want to end up a total nerd magnet.
See also: magnet, nerd
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
nerd magnet
n. a girl or woman who attracts dull males. Sally is weary of dating total drips. She is a classic nerd magnet.
See also: magnet, nerd
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- zod
- poindexter
- duffer
- raised by wolves
- dode
- backassed
- dizzy with a dame
- wonk
- eaten up with (something)
- hatred