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
Examples
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.