spergy

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Meaning · English

Showing an awkward, pedantic, or obsessive nature stereotypically associated with Asperger's syndrome.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You'll only get gnashing of teeth from the spergy nerds who can't let go of their ancient UNIX clone.

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 “spergy” mean?

Showing an awkward, pedantic, or obsessive nature stereotypically associated with Asperger's syndrome.

Is “spergy” formal or informal?

spergy is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.