Neckbeard_(slang)

Neckbeard (slang)

Neckbeard (slang)

Pejorative term and stereotype for men

"Neckbeard" is a pejorative term and stereotype for an adult man or teenage boy who exhibits characteristics such as social awkwardness, underachievement, or pretentiousness.[1] The term is derived from the neck beard style of facial hair stereotypically associated with young men of more introverted and cerebral dispositions,[citation needed] who may neglect social facial grooming and identify with nerd, gamer, or geek subcultures.[2] The term has also been associated with anti-feminist internet users.[3]

For the general hairstyle, see List of facial hairstyles.
John Adams Dix sporting a full neckbeard

Examples

References

  1. [1]
    Wilcon, Daniel (December 10, 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. [2]
    Rosewarne, Lauren (February 11, 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Rensin, Emmett (February 5, 2015). "The internet is full of men who hate feminism. Here's what they're like in person". Vox. Retrieved September 19, 2022.


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