Weezer
Definition
An American alternative rock band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles, California, fronted by Rivers Cuomo, renowned for their geek-rock anthems like 'Buddy Holly' and self-titled color-coded albums.
Informal term derived from 'wheezer,' referring to someone who wheezes heavily, often due to asthma or exertion; popularized via the band's name origin from Cuomo's childhood nickname.
Examples
My garage band covers Weezer so faithfully, we might as well rename ourselves 'Rivers Impersonators United.'
After running up the stairs, he turned into a total weezer, puffing like a broken accordion.
She blasted Weezer's Pinkerton during her breakup playlist—nothing says 'emotional wreckage' like operatic confessions over power chords.
In the '90s, Weezer was the soundtrack for every kid who felt too nerdy for Nirvana but too angsty for pop.