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pleb

Pronunciation: /plɛb/
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Definition of pleb

noun

informal, derogatory
  • an ordinary person, especially one from the lower social classes.

Derivatives

plebby

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: originally as plural plebs, from Latin plebs 'the common people'. Later a shortened form of plebeian

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