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neckbeard
What does neckbeard mean?
A guy whose only beard grows on his neck — visual shorthand for the pretentious, unwashed, basement-dwelling nerd who well-actually's everything. Used to dunk on someone being smugly pedantic, especially about anime, tabletop, or 'milady'-coded behaviour.
"He corrected my Star Wars timeline in three replies. Full neckbeard energy."
Frequently asked questions
What does neckbeard mean?
It's a stock online insult for the unkempt, smug, fedora-tipping nerd stereotype.
How do you use neckbeard in a sentence?
"Some neckbeard in the comments tried to lecture everyone about anime lore."
Is neckbeard offensive?
Yes, it's a derogatory insult mocking someone's appearance and personality, so it's meant to belittle.
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