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Definition of sheeple

sheeple

  • A combination of sheep with people. Used to describe a group of followers.
    I can't believe they're dancing to Nine Inch Nails, Gods, what sheeple!

    Last edited on Feb 03 2000. Submitted by Seth R. from Charlotte, NC, USA on Feb 03 2000.

  • It refers to the mindless masses that go about their lives like drones and don't question anything they hear from the mass media. They fall in line with every popular trend or theory of the time and worship American celebrity with utter devotion.

    Last edited on Feb 21 2007. Submitted by Stacey W. from Ohio, USA on Feb 21 2007.

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Other terms relating to 'people':

Definitions include: a good person.
Definitions include: I Hate Stupid People.
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Definitions include: citizens of a country.
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people", used in electronic communication.
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people's", used in electronic communication.
Definitions include: to have date or sex with other people while in a relationship.
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Definitions include: to interject one's self into another person's affairs.

Other terms relating to 'sheep':

Definitions include: a term used in lieu of a profanity.
Definitions include: a person who follows or mimics others, without thought.

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