feel out

v : try to learn someone's opinions and intentions; "I have to

sound out the new professor" [syn: {check out}, {sound

out}]

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}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1995-01-18)