dweeby

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Meaning · English

Like, or characteristic of, a dweeb; nerdy, uncool.

Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

THEY have no shame. That's my first reaction upon hearing that Candlestick Park has been violated by some dweeby Silicon Valley techno-name.

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 “dweeby” mean?

Like, or characteristic of, a dweeb; nerdy, uncool.

Is “dweeby” formal or informal?

dweeby is generally dated, derogatory, slang.