"dweebness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dweeb + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dweeb|ness}} dweeb + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dweebness (uncountable)
  1. (US, dated, originally university slang, now general slang, derogatory) The quality of being dweeby. Tags: US, dated, derogatory, general, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Universities
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