Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pleb
noun
/plɛb/
Definition
A pleb is a common person or a member of the lower social class, often used in a dismissive or derogatory manner.
Examples
- Despite his wealth, he often felt like a pleb in the presence of high society.
- The restaurant was so fancy that I felt like a pleb when I walked in.
Meaning
The term ‘pleb’ originally referred to the common people in ancient Rome and is now used to suggest that someone is unsophisticated or lacks social status.
Synonyms
- commoner
- proletarian
- ordinary person
