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skub

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An unspecified but insignificant fictional substance that is perpetually the subject of hostile disagreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous, uncountable

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History

Etymology

Nonce word from a Perry Bible Fellowship comic by Nicholas Gurewitch, in which two characters (with "Pro Skub" and "Anti Skub" t-shirts) shown brawling over "skub" are juxtaposed with a picture of the "skub", a small tub of cream-like substance. The term was adopted by the users of the imageboard 4chan to mock users who would incessantly argue over inconsequential things. Compare weeaboo, from the same comic series.