noun
normie
NAW-mee
Normie (noun) means slang for an ordinary, mainstream person with conventional tastes and interests, especially as used by online subcultures to describe outsiders. Example: “The forum joked that normies would never understand the meme.”
noun
1
Slang for an ordinary, mainstream person with conventional tastes and interests, especially as used by online subcultures to describe outsiders.
"The forum joked that normies would never understand the meme."
"He gave up gaming and became a normie who just watches TV on weekends."
How to use normie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInternet slang for someone with ordinary, mainstream tastes — often used half-jokingly by niche online communities.
When to use it
Very informal internet slang; avoid in formal writing.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like normie.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- normies
- Comparative
- more normie, normier
- Superlative
- most normie, normiest
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The forum joked that _____ would never understand the meme.
Etymology
A blend of "normal" and the informal suffix "-ie," used originally in online communities to describe people outside their niche culture.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for normie
See all rhymes for normie →Frequently asked questions
What does “normie” mean?
The word “normie” means slang for an ordinary, mainstream person with conventional tastes and interests, especially as used by online subcultures to describe outsiders. In plain terms, internet slang for someone with ordinary, mainstream tastes — often used half-jokingly by niche online communities.
How do you pronounce “normie”?
“Normie” is pronounced NAW-mee (/ˈnɔɹ.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “normie” in a sentence?
Here is “normie” used in a sentence: “The forum joked that normies would never understand the meme.”
What part of speech is “normie”?
“Normie” is a noun.
