Internet culture signal
chud
What does chud mean?
You probably saw this somewhere.
A hostile insult, often aimed at someone perceived as reactionary, obnoxious, or politically extreme.
Okay, so what do they mean?
“Chud” is an insulting internet label. Depending on the community, it can point at a stereotypically angry, reactionary, or unpleasant person.
What does it look like in the wild?
- “The comments turned into a fight between chuds and everyone else.”
- “That post is pure chud bait.”