Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-31780004-20180220232711

The term "weeb" is generally used as a shorter term of the word "weeaboo."

"Weeaboo" is a derogatory term for people who show an inordinate affinity for (usually) Japanese culture. Weeaboos tend to have a high (but often somewhat incorrect) knowledge of many aspects of Japanese culture, particularly the language and pop culture.

Weeaboos often:

- Impersonate or roleplay as anime characters

- Frequently make references to anime or manga

- Refer to others using Japanese titles, such as -chan, -kun, or -san

- Show a great willingness to discuss anime, manga, or otherwise Japanese-related things

- et cetera.

Simply having an anime pfp, anime-related name, or mentioning terms such as "waifu" or "otaku" does not instantly make somebody a weeb. 