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.[1] 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.[2] The term has also been associated with anti-feminist internet users.[3]

John Adams Dix sporting a full neckbeard

Examples

Some regard Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance, pretentiousness, and love for comic books.[2]
Some regard the character Plague in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as a neckbeard.[2]
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.[2]

References

Wilcon, Daniel (December 10, 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
Rosewarne, Lauren (February 11, 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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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[stud_ATho-1] Wilcon, Daniel (December 10, 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

[pursuit-2] Rosewarne, Lauren (February 11, 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[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.