pleb
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Meaning · English
A freshman cadet at a military academy.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I found some of the novices, plebs they are called, home-sick, and weary with their discipline.
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 “pleb” mean?
A freshman cadet at a military academy.
Is “pleb” formal or informal?
pleb is generally derogatory, slang.