Dweeb

A 'dweeb' is a person considered to be socially awkward, often intelligent, and typically perceived as lacking social skills or coolness. They may have intense interests in niche subjects, often to the exclusion of more popular pursuits. The term can carry connotations of being studious, nerdy, or overly enthusiastic about their specific hobbies. The level of offense taken from the term can vary depending on context, tone, and relationship to the subject.

Dweeb meaning with examples

• At the science club, Mark, with his thick glasses and encyclopedic knowledge of astrophysics, was lovingly referred to as a dweeb by his friends, who admired his passion and intelligence even if they didn't understand half of what he said about black holes. They always knew he was there to help.
• Sarah, always buried in a book, knew all the answers in class. Her classmates, when asked to complete a difficult assignment, would ask her because, in their opinion, she was a dweeb. Even though she helped, they never accepted her as part of the group.
• Despite being a brilliant programmer, Tom was teased as a dweeb for his fashion sense and inability to navigate social situations. While some people were mean, others recognized his immense talent and valuable contributions to the project and appreciated his efforts.
• During the gaming convention, the organizer, a total dweeb, spent hours explaining the intricacies of the new role-playing game to the gathered attendees, his voice filled with a fervent passion that made them more interested and feel excited for the game.
• Despite the taunts, the kid, a dweeb who knew everything there was to know about historical railway, simply ignored the comments, went to the model train club, and continued to build his perfect replica of a 1920s steam engine.