dork

dork · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal, often affectionate) A socially awkward or unfashionable person, often with intellectual interests.

  2. 2.

    (slang) A foolish or stupid person.

Forms

plural: dorks

Related words

Antonyms: cool person
See also: fool, geek, nerd
Synonyms: dweeb, geek, nerd

Etymology

American English slang of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of dick or related to dolt. Emerged in the 1960s.