noun
dweeb
dweeb
noun
1
An unfashionable, overly studious, or socially awkward person.
"He was teased as a dweeb for always doing his homework early."
How to Use Dweeb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly mocking term for someone seen as socially clumsy or overly nerdy.
When to use it
Informal and a bit dated; "nerd" or "geek" are more common today.
Word Forms
dweebs plural
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Etymology
US college slang from the late 1960s, likely related to "feeb" (a shortening of "feeble-minded").