English · Slang Attested

sheeple

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Meaning · English

People who are perceived as conforming unquestioningly to authority or mainstream beliefs.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

War protesters . . . did appear along Mr. Rumsfeld's path carrying signs saying "Bush is a Liar" and "Wake Up, Sheeple".

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 “sheeple” mean?

People who are perceived as conforming unquestioningly to authority or mainstream beliefs.

Is “sheeple” formal or informal?

sheeple is generally derogatory, slang.

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