Definition of DERP

derp

Meanings

Plural: derps

Intj

  • Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.
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Verb

  • To act stupidly or foolishly
  • To make a stupid mistake
  • To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.

Noun

  • A person who acts stupidly or foolishly; a person who derps.
  • A stupid mistake, stupidity.
  • The constant repeating of an opinion after facts have proved it incorrect, especially as a rhetorical tactic.

Origin / Etymology

Probably from dur, British informal exclamation for “stupid” or from duh, an exclamation indicating faltering speech and assumed stupidity, glottalized for emphasis. Popularized by BASEketball (1998) and "Succubus", a 1999 episode of South Park. See also twerp possibly related to Welsh twp meaning fool.
Derp was used in the 1934 movie 'College Rhythm' to refer to a nerdy or awkward type of person.

Scrabble Score: 0

derp is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
derp is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
derp is not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

derp is a valid Words With Friends word