Most of the nerds I know - including myself - wear the label with a hint of pride. I've never thought of it as a pejorative, and I don't know anyone who has.
Of all the hills to die on, I say let this one pass.
Of all the hills to die on, I say let this one pass.
>a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious
Listen here, nerd! It's a pejorative if you use it as one.