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derp

derp

9.9
Acting in a silly, slightly stupid way that is often funny
  • adjective
  • /dɜrp/
  • Slang
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  • 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
33 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
18 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
5 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
1 7.2

Being silly and forgetful but not serious

is similar but can also mean plainly stupid rather than only cute silliness
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
dipsy
vsderp
  • Informal
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
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
452 1.4

Calm and focused, not playful or joking

sensible
201 2.7

Showing good judgment and making practical choices

How Silly

stupid
  • Offensive
∞ 1.0
foolish
505 1.3
derp
  • Slang
9.9
silly
  • Informal
2 7.4
goofy
  • Informal
129 3.5
quirky
67 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.