derp
- interjection
- /dɜrp/
- Slang
- When I realized I had forgotten my keys, I facepalmed and muttered, "Derp!"
And on the back it says derp, derp.
- And on the back it says derp, derp.
Examples
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I tripped over my own feet, and all I could say was, "Derp!"
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Oh derp, I got called away and didn't refresh. Sorry.
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How about mind your business, derp?
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That can't be a small or insignificant part of the population. Derp! So stupid!
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Good point, derp.
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Derp!
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Derp, no.
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After making a silly mistake in the game, I laughed and shouted, "Derp!"
Synonyms
A short silly sound used to show mild surprise or embarrassment
How Lighthearted
Surface Forms
Etymology
Derp began as an internet exclamation, a silly noise like duh used when someone makes a small mistake. So saying derp is a light, joking way to point out a 'mistake' or a clumsy moment.