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Dweeb
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an awkward or nerdy person focused on studies at the expense of social grace
Dialect
American
American
Slang
What is the origin of the term "dweeb" and how is it used?
"Dweeb" is American slang that emerged in the 1960s–1970s, likely as a playful or invented word to label someone socially awkward or nerdy. It came to describe a person excessively focused on academics, hobbies, or technical skills while lacking social grace or popularity. The term is used in informal speech, teasing, or pop culture. It is mildly derogatory but usually lighthearted and not vulgar.
Examples
The high-school dweeb spent prom night coding instead of dancing.
