“Talk nerdy to me” is a play on the phrase “Talk dirty to me,” but how do you actually do it? If you want to impress the cute nerd in your science class or woo the geek in your life, speaking their nerdy love language is a good place to start. To help you be more adorkable, we’ve done a deep dive into the world of geekery. Read on for a crash course in nerd-speak!

Method 1
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Science and physics

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    “Are you a carbon sample? Because I definitely want to date you.” If you’ve seen The Big Bang Theory, then you already know—science/physics nerds are the best nerds. And since science and physics are such vast topics, the possibilities for nerdy talk are (theoretically) endless.[1] Try these pickup lines on your favorite lab geek:
    • "Girl, I’ve got my ion you."[2]
    • "Is there a science room nearby, or am I just picking up on our chemistry?”
    • "New plan: let’s convert our potential energy into kinetic energy."
    • "Forget hydrogen! You’re my number one element."[3]

Method 2
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Mathematics

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    "You’ve got more curves than a triple integral." Can math actually be...sexy? Judging by the wealth of math-related pickup lines out there, it has absolute value! If your favorite nerd excels at math, algebra, or calculus, try plugging one of these solutions into their equation:
    • "My love is like a fractal...it goes on forever."[4]
    • "Are you the square root of 2? Because I feel irrational around you."[5]
    • "Hopefully, we aren’t parallel lines—it would be tragic if we never met."[6]
    • "You must be a 90-degree angle...because you are looking all right!"[7]

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Outer space

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    "Mind if my comet enters your solar system?" The love that nerds have for outer space is just like the universe itself – infinite. If you have a cosmic connection with a space geek, one of these lines might convince them to love you to the moon and back (or, at the very least, they’ll crack up laughing):
    • "Hey...nice asteroids."[8]
    • "You must be a star because I can’t stop orbiting you."[9]
    • "I’m ready to explore that celestial body!"
    • "If gravity stopped existing, I would still fall for you."[10]

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Technology

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Video games

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    "Your beauty rivals the graphics of Call of Duty." If you want to get to the next level with a gamer, you have to get their attention first. Considering how focused they can be on their game, that’s easier said than done! Give one of these silly lines a try:
    • "You and me. Tomorrow. My fort.”
    • "I need experience points. Will you help me out?"
    • "Wanna go on a side quest...to the bedroom?”[14]
    • "There's something wrong with my auto-aim! Because I can't take my eyes off you."
    • "You are definitely my Final Fantasy.”[15]

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Star Trek

Method 8
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Lord of the Rings

About This Article

Amber Crain
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Amber Crain has been a member of wikiHow’s writing staff for the last six years. She graduated from the University of Houston where she majored in Classical Studies and minored in Painting. Before coming to wikiHow, she worked in a variety of industries including marketing, education, and music journalism. She's been a radio DJ for 10+ years and currently DJs a biweekly music program on the award-winning internet radio station DKFM. Her work at wikiHow supports her lifelong passion for learning and her belief that knowledge belongs to anyone who desires to seek it.
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