derp Meaning & Definition
What Does Derp Mean?
As an interjection, derp means Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity. It can also mean A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah. As a verb, it means To act stupidly or foolishly. As a noun, it means A person who acts stupidly or foolishly; a person who derps.
Derp in Brief
| Part of speech | interjection, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɝp/ |
| Plural | derps |
| Verb forms | derps, derping, derped |
Derp Definition (Interjection)
- Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.
I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.
- A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah.
Derp as a Verb
- To act stupidly or foolishly.
- To make a stupid mistake.
- To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.
Derp as a 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.
Noun
- A stupid mistake.
Verb
- (of eyes) To point in different directions; (of a person) To have a facial expression with one's eyes pointing in different directions.
Interjection
- Placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah
Synonyms of Derp
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Derp synonyms and antonyms →Derp in a Sentence
I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.
Word Forms & Grammar
derp
derp (third-person singular simple present derps, present participle derping, simple past and past participle derped)
derp (plural derps)
Origin of Derp
Probably from dur, a 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", an episode of South Park from 1999.[1][2] See also twerp possibly related to Welsh twp meaning fool. Derp was used in the movie College Rhythm (1934) to refer to a nerdy or awkward type of person.
Quick Answers About Derp
Is derp an interjection or a verb?
Derp is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of derp?
The plural of derp is derps.
What is the past tense of derp?
The past tense of derp is derped. The present participle is derping.