dorkdom
State of awkwardness
Dorkdom is the state or realm of being a dork—socially awkward, unfashionable, or obsessively interested in niche subjects.
It can describe a personal condition embracing my dorkdom or a collective culture the dorkdom of comic book conventions.
The word carries affection more often than insult, especially when self-applied.
Enthusiast community collectively
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- comic booksIllustrated periodical narratives
- video gamesInteractive electronic entertainment
- sci-fiFuturistic fiction, abbreviated
fantasy · collectibles · conventions · anime · tabletop gaming · trivia · memorabilia · roleplay
Brainy social misfit
- geekObsessive enthusiast
- outsiderOne excluded from group
- misfitOne who doesn't fit in
- oddballEccentric individual
weirdo · eccentric · social awkwardness · uncoolness · square · wallflower · loner · introvert
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-deprecationBelittling oneself deliberately
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- belongingState of fitting in
community · tribe · solidarity · celebration · badge of honor · geek chic · Silicon Valley · vindication
fandom
Enthusiast community collectively
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- comic booksIllustrated periodical narratives
- video gamesInteractive electronic entertainment
sci-fi · fantasy · collectibles · conventions · anime · tabletop gaming · trivia · memorabilia · roleplay · fanfiction
nerd
Brainy social misfit
oddball · weirdo · eccentric · social awkwardness · uncoolness · square · wallflower · loner · introvert · outcast
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-deprecationBelittling oneself deliberately
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
belonging · community · tribe · solidarity · celebration · badge of honor · geek chic · Silicon Valley · vindication · cool factor
dorkdomcoolness
Calm self-possession
popularity · hipness · cool · trendiness · street cred
dorkdomsuaveness
Smoothly gracious demeanor
sophistication · smoothness · worldliness · savoir-faire · social grace