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Dweeb
/dwiːb/ · noun · slang
An 80s insult for a socially clueless nerd or dork.
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Definitions
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Used affectionately between friends as light teasing.
“You're a dweeb, but you're my best friend.”
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A socially awkward, uncool, or studious person. A classic 80s schoolyard insult ranking near nerd and dork.
“Don't be such a dweeb, just ask her to dance.”
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Someone overly cautious, boring, or rule-following.
“The dweeb told the teacher we were passing notes.”
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Dweeb In A Sentence
He's such a dweeb, he color-codes his pencils.
Quit being a dweeb and come to the party.
The new kid seems like a total dweeb but he's actually cool.
Origin & Usage
American student slang that rose in the late 70s and peaked in the 80s, possibly a blend of 'dwarf' and 'feeb' (feeble). It became a defining era insult alongside 'nerd' and 'geek.'
People Also Ask
What does dweeb mean?
It's an insult for a socially awkward, uncool, or overly studious person — similar to nerd or dork.
Is dweeb worse than nerd?
They're close, but dweeb leans more toward socially clueless and clumsy, while nerd leans toward bookish.
Where did the word dweeb come from?
It's American student slang from the late 70s and 80s, likely a mashup of 'dwarf' and 'feeb.'
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