spidey
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Meaning · English
The fictional superhero Spider-Man.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Seven months later he reappeared in his own comic book, The Amazing Spider-Man. In the 16 years since, Spidey (as his fans call him) has become the country's most popular superhero, appearing in 300 daily newspapers.
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 “spidey” mean?
The fictional superhero Spider-Man.
Is “spidey” formal or informal?
spidey is generally slang.