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Courtney
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United States
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"Chud is actually a term that's used to mock or insult someone that you think is gross or pathetic. We used to use the word loser more often, but kids nowadays use the word chud instead. And it's usually pertaining to a guy, but girls can also be called the chud too. And an example would be sitting alone at lunch I see. What a chud."
What it means
Chud is a harsh but playful insult used by younger people to call someone a loser or a social reject. It hits harder than 'loser' and usually targets guys, though anyone can get the label, from the guy eating alone at lunch to the one who won't stop talking about his anime collection.
Usage examples
"Look at that guy sitting alone at lunch. What a chud."
"Did you see him get rejected by the vending machine? Classic chud."
"My roommate never does the dishes and just watches anime all day. What a chud."
Where it comes from
It likely comes from the 1984 movie C.H.U.D., which stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller. The term got picked up online and in some real-life chats as a way to mock someone as gross or subhuman, then lightened into just a playful put-down.
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