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🇰🇷 South Korea

🤓너드남

/neo-deu-nam/

너드남 (neodeunam) means a “nerd guy” or “nerdy man,” from the Koreanized English word 너드 (nerd) plus 남, short for 남자. In Korean dating and fandom talk, it often describes a smart, quiet, glasses-wearing, slightly awkward but charming male type.
너드남 meaning visual explanation

Examples

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  • "He barely talks, wears glasses, and codes all day, but that 너드남 vibe is exactly my type."
  • "This drama’s male lead is not a cold city guy; he is more of a soft 너드남."
🌀 Multiple origins🌀 MultipleFirst seen 2010

Origin · Source

너드남 grew from the Koreanized English loanword 너드, meaning nerd, combined with 남, short for 남자. It became common in online dating talk, fandom descriptions, webtoon and drama commentary, and SNS posts that frame the “nerdy guy” as a romantic or aesthetic type. The exact first use is unclear, so 2010 is an approximate spread period rather than a confirmed coinage year.

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