- Used in a generally pejorative, comical way towards a male, implying that he is unable or unwilling to grow facial hair (which is generally accepted) and unwilling to shave neck hair (which may be considered unflattering, especially without accompanying facial hair).
neckbeard
noun; compounding
A substantial growth of hair below one's chin, often when not accompanied by significant facial hair.
Etymology : Compounded from 'neck' and 'beard', from Old English 'hnecca' and 'beard' of the same meanings, due to the location of the hair on one's body, although it includes hair above the neck as well.
Source : 'Hey, you really should shave your neckbeard; it's starting to scare off all of the girls.' - Floormate, Sept. 20, 2008
Last modified: 2 December 2008