"weeby" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: weebier [comparative], weebiest [superlative]
Etymology: From weeb + -y. Etymology templates: {{af|en|weeb|-y|id2=adjectival}} weeb + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} weeby (comparative weebier, superlative weebiest)
  1. (slang) Resembling or characteristic of a weeb. Tags: slang
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