pleb Meaning & Definition
/plɛb/
What Does Pleb Mean?
Pleb is used as a noun meaning A commoner; a member of the lower class of a society. It can also mean A common person; an unsophisticated or cultureless person. As an adjective, it means Of or concerning the lower class of a society.
Pleb in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /plɛb/ |
| Synonyms | plebeian, prole and plebe |
| Antonyms | toff and posho |
| Plural | plebs |
Pleb Definition (Noun)
- A commoner; a member of the lower class of a society.
- A common person; an unsophisticated or cultureless person.
- A freshman cadet at a military academy.
Pleb as an Adjective
- Of or concerning the lower class of a society.
- Undistinguished, commonplace, unsophisticated, vulgar, coarse.
Noun
- (usually derogatory) A freshman cadet at a military academy.
Synonyms of Pleb
Pleb synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pleb
Word Forms & Grammar
pleb (plural plebs)
pleb (not comparable)
Origin of Pleb
A clipping of plebeian and plebe, sometimes also understood as a back-formation from plebs.
Pleb: Your Questions Answered
Is pleb a noun or an adjective?
Pleb is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for pleb?
Close synonyms of pleb are plebeian, prole and plebe. See the full list of pleb synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pleb?
The plural of pleb is plebs.