why isn’t it cool to be a nerd?

[Jacks Mannequin]

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Oh yeah..talk nerdy to me.

 

[doinmybest5840]

sadly when people talk about a "love of learning" there's just as much chance that person is actually a gunner rather than nerd.

...and the fact that you used the term "rising junior" clearly a sign that you are a gunner... the worst type of all premeds.

This is probably a dumb question, but what do you mean by "gunner?"

 

[Mardi-Bob]

This is probably a dumb question, but what do you mean by "gunner?"

Gunner

A person who is competitive,overly-ambitious and substantially exceeds minimum requirements. A gunner will compromise his/her peer relationships and/or reputation among peers in order to obtain recognition and praise from his/her superiors.

That chic in the front row of our class who always raises her hand, takes on additional assignments, and wrote a 25 page answer on our final when all that was required was 10 pages is such a gunner.

 

[doinmybest5840]

Gunner

A person who is competitive,overly-ambitious and substantially exceeds minimum requirements. A gunner will compromise his/her peer relationships and/or reputation among peers in order to obtain recognition and praise from his/her superiors.

That chic in the front row of our class who always raises her hand, takes on additional assignments, and wrote a 25 page answer on our final when all that was required was 10 pages is such a gunner.

Thank you. 🙂

 

[Green Pirate]

why is the term "rising" met with such disdain around these boards?

 

[Oceaner]

why is the term "rising" met with such disdain around these boards?

I personally dislike it because it sounds pretentious...

I always say, I've finished/completed (if I am trying to sound more professional) grade 3, or I am going to/entering grade 4/4th grade.

Rising 4th grader, rising college sophomore... bleh... pass.

 

[jochi1543]

Gunner

A person who is competitive,overly-ambitious and substantially exceeds minimum requirements. A gunner will compromise his/her peer relationships and/or reputation among peers in order to obtain recognition and praise from his/her superiors.

That chic in the front row of our class who always raises her hand, takes on additional assignments, and wrote a 25 page answer on our final when all that was required was 10 pages is such a gunner.

Synonym: keener (Canadian vernacular)
Related: sniper
Antonym: slacker.