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Dork: meaning, definitions and examples

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dork

 

[ dษ”หrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang

A dork is a slang term for a silly, awkward, or socially inept person. It is often used in a light-hearted or teasing manner.

Synonyms

doofus, geek, nerd

Examples of usage

  • He's such a dork, always tripping over his own feet.
  • Don't be such a dork, lighten up and have some fun!
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, a dork can also refer to someone who is overly studious or obsessive about a particular topic.

Synonyms

enthusiast, fanatic

Examples of usage

  • She's a real dork when it comes to collecting stamps.
  • He's a dork for knowing so much about Star Wars.

Translations

Translations of the word "dork" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค– (moorkh)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trottel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ (baka)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด (babo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚ (ahmaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ็—ด (bรกichฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bedak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา› (aqymaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒšแƒฃแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜ (chlungi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The word 'dork' originated in the 1960s as a slang term in the United States. It is believed to have evolved from the word 'dick', which was used in the 1950s to refer to a foolish or stupid person. Over time, 'dork' took on its own meaning and became associated with a different type of social awkwardness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,550, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.