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/Sounds like "NYOH" (as in "onion") + "nyoh" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

A nerdy, bookish, or overly earnest person who lacks social spontaneity and always picks studying or staying in over any kind of fun. The term can be affectionate or gently mocking depending on tone and context, and its intensity varies by country.

Examples

He is too much of a homebody, he would rather study than go out with anyone.

That show is way too nerdy for the primetime slot they gave it.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Mateo

A Mexican exclamation that packs surprise, approval, agreement, and hype into one punchy word. It's endlessly versatile, from 'wow, that's awesome' to 'alright, let's do it' to 'whoa, seriously?'.