sperg en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /spɜɹɡ/ (General-American)
- (Australia) audio
- /spɜːɡ/ (Australia, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Clipping of Asperger's.
Meanings
-
(derogatory, offensive, qualifier:sometimes reclaimed, slang) A person with Asperger's syndrome; an Aspergerian.
No, spergs are compulsively self-absorbed and narcissistic. Harnessing self-generating dopamine off impulse requires a certain level of selfishness. Not necessarily derogatory, but considerable. Some people have disorders ('ticks') that cause this instinct as well.
2009, Playa, “re: games workshop staff”, in rec.games.miniatures.warhammer (Usenet):
- (derogatory, offensive, slang) A person who displays awkward, pedantic, or obsessive behavior that is associated with Asperger's syndrome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spergs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Hypernyms
Synonyms
sperglord · Aspergerian · Aspie · Aspergian · Aspergic