as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she's really geeked to see the exhibit featuring the latest in home electronics
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Recent Examples of geeked
Followers then get a closer look at the three horned, with Jelly’s kids, 16-year-old daughter Bailee and eight-year-old son Noah getting geeked about their new pets.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Bryan: Me and the guys [in my band] are geeked, too.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
But none of it mattered in the end, because tens of thousands of people showed up absolutely geeked to light up in public with like-minded folks, drop bundles of cash on flower, hash, and edibles, and ring in the high holiday with a wild, hazy celebration.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, though, experts don't know why animals in the wild got drunk or geeked-out.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
Likewise, Bialik is absolutely geeked about the Israeli military, donating armor to the Israeli Defense Forces in 2014.
—Vulture, 14 July 2022
Although fans are geeked to see their favorite childhood literacy advocate take centerstage, many are rooting for Burton to become the permanent host following his set during the last two weeks of July.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021
Now, Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell gets his first shot as an NFL head coach and is geeked about it.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2020
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Bryan: Me and the guys [in my band] are geeked, too.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
But none of it mattered in the end, because tens of thousands of people showed up absolutely geeked to light up in public with like-minded folks, drop bundles of cash on flower, hash, and edibles, and ring in the high holiday with a wild, hazy celebration.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, though, experts don't know why animals in the wild got drunk or geeked-out.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
Likewise, Bialik is absolutely geeked about the Israeli military, donating armor to the Israeli Defense Forces in 2014.
—Vulture, 14 July 2022
Although fans are geeked to see their favorite childhood literacy advocate take centerstage, many are rooting for Burton to become the permanent host following his set during the last two weeks of July.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021
Now, Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell gets his first shot as an NFL head coach and is geeked about it.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geeked
Adjective
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And although a move wasn’t made Thursday, Weltman is excited about the next stage of roster construction.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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An avid motorcyclist, Trujillo had been riding for years and was planning to start a YouTube channel to help others maintain and ride bikes safely before his life was cut short, his fiancée said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisers seemed eager to evoke a smile or recognition, and then get off the stage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row, and the Eagles are eager to stop them and avenge their 2023 loss.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His message was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd that followed him.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some of the comedian's followers were enthusiastic about his video.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bowen Yang and Andy Samberg’s ’80s-pop-style music video about how everyone who has ever worked on SNL has been an anxious mess was an instant classic.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Geeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geeked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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