Neckbeard (slang)



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

Examples

 * Some regard Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance, pretentiousness, and love for comic books.
 * Some regard the character Plague in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as a neckbeard.
 * In South Park's "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode, there is a neckbeard named Jenkins who spends all of his time playing the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.