Neckbeard

The word neckbeard, deriving from the conjoining of the words “neck” and “beard,” is a descriptor for a type of man characterized by an inflated sense of self worth and a powerful sense of entitlement, particularly to affection, subservience and sexual acts from women. The name is a reference to the poor grooming and hygiene standards typically held by such men, with the result that their facial hair is unkempt and extends down their neck. At the core, neckbeards’ inflated egos and misogynistic attitudes towards women serve as a coping mechanism for personal insecurity and a lack of self confidence. Such an attitude allows them to place the blame for their failed social interactions on others rather than undertake self examination and improvement. Neckbeards also typically have an interest in anime, hentai and waifuism, due to their stereotypical perception of Japanese women as being meek and subservient to men, and thus their idealized, non-threatening sexual partner. Fedoras are also popular among neckbeards due to their seeing themselves as sophisticated, respectable gentlemen, as opposed to the “Chads” or “assholes” they believe women normally are attracted to. Copious amounts of Mountain Dew, Doritos, video games, and a sedentary lifestyle are all additional hallmarks of the neckbeard ethos.

Talkative, self-important nerdy men (usually age 30 and up) who, through an inability to properly decode social cues, mistake others' strained tolerance of their blather for evidence of their own charm.

Any human who regularly wears:
A pinstriped fedora
T-shirts with strange metallic looking mid 2000's middle schooler student's idea of a tattoo designs
In-congruently flashy metal jewelry

Interests include My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, katanas, unrequited affection

Will refer to others as sir/madam/m'lady/sire/miss/overly formal honorifics

Frequently use the word "shall"

Many profile pictures poorly photoshopped to change eye color and background to look more "demonic"

Does not necessarily have to have a beard or any facial hair, though it is typical.

people typically in their thirties or more, with nothing to do in their lives.

Can be most notably identified by:
- writing name definitions on Urban Diction

One whom wears band shirts daily, shaves monthly, and bathes never. Often smelling of cheetos, Mountain Dew, and depression, the average neckbeard can be found playing World of Warcraft in their mother's basement. Along with their very poor grooming, the average neckbeard often be categorized as being morbidly obese.

V. To obsessively collect and hoard some nerdy pursuit to the point of excess and often at the expense of others. Derived from the noun forms of "neckbeard" (both definitions).

1) a beard that has been allowed to grow down onto a portion of the neck, hence the phrase 'neckbeard'

2) a creepy/pedophillic excuse of a man with a neckbeard (see above). Is stereo-typically attracted to underage anime/hentai girls, and will fall head first into love at the sight of a single 'uwu'. It is advised that you stay as far away as possible or they might hit you over the head with a katana /j. You can identify one by their love of the phrase "M'lady," and the shitty fedora that seems to be permanently attached to their head. Usually overweight but you never know these days.