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derp Synonyms & Antonyms

/dɝp/

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Derp as an Interjection

1

Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.

I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.

2

A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah.

3

Placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah

Derp as a Verb

1

To act stupidly or foolishly.

2

To make a stupid mistake.

3

To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.

4

(of eyes) To point in different directions; (of a person) To have a facial expression with one's eyes pointing in different directions.

Derp as a Noun

1

A person who acts stupidly or foolishly; a person who derps.

2

A stupid mistake, stupidity.

3

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

4

A stupid mistake.

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.

Derp in Brief

Part of speechinterjection, verb, noun
Pronunciation/dɝp/
MeaningDraws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity
Pluralderps
Verb formsderps, derping, derped

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.