geek out

Definition

To enthuse about a specific topic; to be engrossed in an interest, especially in discussing it with others.

Example Sentences

• "Sorry, I didn't mean to spend fifteen minutes discussing the definition of "decimate". I guess I geeked out for a bit."
• "Young remembers watching Game 3 while the trainers geeked out over the stamina of James, who was coming off two straight overtime games, including 50 minutes in Game 2."
• "Kate Golembiewski is a freelance science writer based in Chicago who geeks out about zoology, thermodynamics and death."