"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,[citation needed] 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]
Examples
Some regard
Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance, pretentiousness, and love for comic books.[2]