Dweeb

Dweeb (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Dweebs, Total dweeb, Dweeby)

Definition:

A dweeb is a socially awkward or uncool person, especially someone seen as overly studious.

Where Dweeb Comes From:

It appeared in 1960s American slang, but its exact origin is unknown.

How People Actually Use Dweeb:

Used as a mild put-down: “don’t be such a dweeb”. Sometimes it is reclaimed affectionately.

Is Dweeb Rude?

Mildly rude, a mocking insult but not a swear word.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Don’t be such a dweeb.”Meaning: Don’t be so awkward.
• “He was a bit of a dweeb in school.”Meaning: He was a bit of a nerd in school.
• “We’re proud dweebs, to be honest.”Meaning: We are happy to be nerdy.

Similar Slang:

Cringe, Cheugy, Noob, Dufus

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