dweeb

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Meaning · English

A boring, studious, or socially inept person.

Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dweeb” mean?

A boring, studious, or socially inept person.

Is “dweeb” formal or informal?

dweeb is generally dated, derogatory, slang.