sperg meaning (derogatory): definition, etymology and quotations

sperg

noun

AU, UK /spɜːɡ/ · US /spɜɹɡ/

Etymology Clipping of Asperger's.

Derogatory, Offensive, Slang A person with Asperger's syndrome; an Aspergerian.

Sometimes reclaimed

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.

verb

Etymology Clipping of Asperger's.

Derogatory, Offensive, Slang To have a meltdown; to throw a temper tantrum or a rage fit.

Derogatory, Offensive, Slang To ramble about with excessive detail, as persons with Asperger's syndrome tend to do.

Sometimes reclaimed