Neckbeard (slang)

"Neckbeard" is a pejorative term and stereotype for men who exhibit characteristics such as social awkwardness, underachievement or pretentiousness. The term is associated with the currently (2010–present) unfashionable facial hair style known as a neck beard, and by extension, to a stereotype of overweight, unkempt internet users. The "neckbeard" stereotype is also associated with comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Otaku subculture, movies, animated TV series, and video gaming. The term will almost always be used to refer to a male and often is associated with people with unpopular political views.

In popular culture
 Some regard Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance 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 World of Warcraft.
 In The Amazing World of Gumball'', a character named 'Neck Beard' who is portrayed as overweight, active yet lazy and always wielding an electronic device with him.

See also
Beta male (slang)

References

Category:Pejorative terms for people
Category:Pejorative terms for men