noun
dweeb
dweeb
Dweeb (noun) means an unfashionable, overly studious, or socially awkward person. Example: “He was teased as a dweeb for always doing his homework early.”
noun
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An unfashionable, overly studious, or socially awkward person.
"I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb."
— Dexter Holland, Self Esteem (1994)
"He was teased as a dweeb for always doing his homework early."
"There never is a Keanu but a dweeb looking at me."
— Richard Stannard, If U Can't Dance (1996)
"No way, man, the biggest dweeb of them all with . . . Marilyn!"
— Edmund White, My Women (2005)
How to use dweeb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly mocking term for someone seen as socially clumsy or overly nerdy.
When to use it
Informal and a bit dated; "nerd" or "geek" are more common today.
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Word forms
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Etymology
US college slang from the late 1960s, likely related to "feeb" (a shortening of "feeble-minded").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dweeb” mean?
The word “dweeb” means an unfashionable, overly studious, or socially awkward person. In plain terms, a mildly mocking term for someone seen as socially clumsy or overly nerdy.
How do you pronounce “dweeb”?
“Dweeb” is pronounced dweeb (/dwiːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “dweeb” in a sentence?
Here is “dweeb” used in a sentence: “He was teased as a dweeb for always doing his homework early.”
What part of speech is “dweeb”?
“Dweeb” is a noun.
Where does the word “dweeb” come from?
The word “dweeb” dates back to around 1960. US college slang from the late 1960s, likely related to "feeb" (a shortening of "feeble-minded").
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