ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Derp

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɝp/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Derp is an interjection meaning (uncountable) The constant repeating of an opinion after facts have proved it incorrect, especially as a rhetorical tactic.

Meaning

(uncountable) The constant repeating of an opinion after facts have proved it incorrect, especially as a rhetorical tactic.

More Meanings

  1. (slang) Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.
  2. (slang) A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah.
  3. (slang) To act stupidly or foolishly.
  4. (slang) To make a stupid mistake.
  5. (slang) To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.
  6. (slang) A person who acts stupidly or foolishly; a person who derps.
  7. (slang) A stupid mistake, stupidity.

Example Sentences

I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.
Also, there was a Derpy cameo in this one, but she didn't have derped eyes.
Wait, so we're allowed to have magic items from the start? I must of derped pretty hard.
Rob Schneider derp dee derp. Derp dee derpity derpy derp. Until one day, a derp a derp a derp a derp.

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Related dictionary entries include fool, dolt, tomfool, arse, clown, larp.

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