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weeaboo
What does weeaboo mean?
A derogatory term for a Western fan who fetishizes Japan and Japanese pop culture, often preferring it over their own culture and peppering their speech with Japanese words. Frequently shortened to 'weeb'.
"Calling everyone 'senpai' in real life is peak weeaboo behaviour."
Origin
Originated as a nonsense word on the webcomic Perry Bible Fellowship, then adopted on 4chan around 2005 as an auto-censor replacement for 'wapanese'.
Frequently asked questions
What does weeaboo mean?
It's a derogatory term for a non-Japanese person who fetishizes Japan and Japanese pop culture, often to the point of preferring it over their own culture and peppering their speech with Japanese words.
Is weeaboo an insult?
Yes — it's used mockingly or derogatorily, implying someone's obsession with Japan has become obnoxious. It's often shortened to 'weeb'.
Where did the word weeaboo come from?
It started as a nonsense word in the webcomic Perry Bible Fellowship, then was adopted on 4chan around 2005 as an auto-censor replacement for the earlier slur 'wapanese'.
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