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derp

derp

1 9.9
Acting in a silly, slightly stupid way that is often funny
  • adjective
  • /dɜrp/
  • Slang
: tonto
  • The puppy looked kind of derp with its tongue hanging out.

There is one small problem and I'm derp derp derp.

Examples

  • Sometimes my brother acts totally derp just to make us laugh.

  • He made a derp face when he tried to take the selfie.

  • She made a derp face when she tripped over her own feet.

  • That was such a derp moment when he forgot his own birthday!

  • The puppy looked kind of derp with its tongue hanging out.

  • He made a derp face when he tried to take the selfie.

  • Sometimes my brother acts totally derp just to make us laugh.

Synonyms

dorky
vsderp
  • Informal
35 7.7

Awkward and not fashionable in a slightly silly way

focuses on being foolish or stupid rather than on awkward appearance or style
daft
vsderp
  • Informal
26 5.8

Silly in a way that is slightly funny

adds a stronger sense of being stupid and also a cute, amusing quality
dippy
vsderp
  • Informal
4 8.2

Being silly and a little strange in a friendly way

is closer to simple foolishness and sometimes cruder silliness than gentle eccentricity
ditsy
vsderp
  • Informal
2 7.2

Being silly and forgetful but not serious

is similar but can also mean plainly stupid rather than only cute silliness
dipsy
vsderp
  • Informal
1 9.8

Acting silly and playful in a slightly strange but friendly way

can be more simply stupid or clumsy rather than merely playful craziness
dappy
vsderp
  • UK
1 9.9

Feeling silly and cheerful in a light, slightly confused way

is broader, including simple stupidity and a more obviously amusing appearance
dipsey
vsderp
  • Informal
9.9

Acting silly and a little forgetful or confused

leans more toward obvious stupidity or cute foolishness rather than just scatterbrained acts

Antonyms

serious
∞ 1.4

Calm and focused, not playful or joking

sensible
185 2.7

Showing good judgment and making practical choices

How Silly

stupid
  • Offensive
∞ 1.0
foolish
383 1.3
derp
  • Slang
1 9.9
silly
  • Informal
40 7.4
goofy
  • Informal
122 3.5
quirky
68 4.4

Surface Forms

derp positive

Etymology

Derp comes from internet slang and is a silly sound like duh or oops that people use to show a foolish or clumsy action. So calling something derp as an adjective means it looks or acts 'silly' or 'clumsy' in a funny, often cute way.