The meaning of the word geek has changed quite a bit over the years. The following diagram helps show the changes throughout history and the meaning and use of the word “geek.”
As shown, being called a geek has evolved from an insult into almost a compliment. I think everyone can fall into at least one of these genres and most of us fall into several of them. I’m not sure that I would refer to someone who watches “Glee” as a geek though.
