neckbeard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A style of facial hair wherein the beard is allowed to grow down the chin and is trimmed to an even length over the entirety of the face.
  • (slang) A self-important, socially inept nerd. Compare m

Etymology

Compound from English neck (drink very quickly) + English beard.

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English

beard

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