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.”
How to use dweeb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly mocking term for someone seen as socially clumsy or overly nerdy.
Informal and a bit dated; "nerd" or "geek" are more common today.
Word forms
dweebs plural
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He was teased as a _____ for always doing his homework early.
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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