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Dorky: meaning, definitions and examples

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dorky

 

[ ˈdɔːrki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

Dorky refers to a person or behavior that is socially awkward, quirky, or goofy. It often implies a lack of sophistication or confidence, but can also carry an affectionate or endearing connotation.

Synonyms

awkward, geeky, nerdy, uncool

Examples of usage

  • He wore a dorky sweater to the party.
  • Her dorky laugh made everyone smile.
  • They have some dorky habits that make them unique.
  • The movie featured a dorky protagonist who won everyone's heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "dorky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estranho

🇮🇳 अजीब

🇩🇪 nerdig

🇮🇩 konyol

🇺🇦 незграбний

🇵🇱 dziwaczny

🇯🇵 ダサい (dasai)

🇫🇷 bizarre

🇪🇸 raro

🇹🇷 tuhaf

🇰🇷 어색한 (eoseghan)

🇸🇦 غريب (ghareeb)

🇨🇿 podivný

🇸🇰 čudný

🇨🇳 奇怪 (qíguài)

🇸🇮 čuden

🇮🇸 skrítin

🇰🇿 түсініксіз (tüsiniqsiz)

🇬🇪 უცნაური (utsnauri)

🇦🇿 qərib

🇲🇽 raro

Etymology

The term 'dorky' is derived from 'dork', which is believed to have originated in American slang in the 1960s. The etymology may trace back to a now-obsolete term 'dork', which referred to a foolish person, and is thought to be related to the word 'dorky' as a way to describe a goofy or awkward individual. While the word initially carried a pejorative sense, its usage has evolved over the years; it has come to embody a certain charm and endearment, particularly within youth culture. In modern contexts, being described as dorky can imply that someone's quirks or eccentricities are appealing and relatable, rather than strictly negative.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,798, 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.