deck out

v : put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and

attractive [syn: {dress up}, {fig out}, {fig up}, {deck

up}, {gussy up}, {fancy up}, {trick up}, {trick out}, {prink},

{attire}, {get up}, {rig out}, {tog up}, {tog out}, {overdress}]

[ant: {dress down}]

geek out

To temporarily enter techno-nerd mode while in a non-hackish

context, for example at parties held near computer equipment.

Especially used when you need to do or say something highly

technical and don't have time to explain: "Pardon me while I

geek out for a moment."

See {computer geek}, {propeller head}.

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(1995-01-18)