dork

noun (a dork, dorks); adjective dorky

«dork» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(slang) A person who seems silly, awkward or uncool, often because they are very keen on something. tree →
(slang, friendly) Used jokingly between friends to mean a lovable goof. tree →

In the lessons

Used in American and Canadian school talk, films and cartoons; can be a mean insult or a friendly tease; similar to nerd, dweeb or geek; phrases: «what a dork», «don't be a dork», «dorky glasses».

Examples

(slang) «You're such a dork,» laughed Emma when I fell off my chair. tree →
(slang) He wore a dorky hat with a propeller on top. tree →
(slang) I don't care if people think I'm a dork; I love maths. tree →
(slang) Calling someone a dork just to hurt them is unkind. tree →
(slang) My dad did a dorky dance at the wedding. tree →
(slang) The main character in the film is a lovable dork. tree →

Note

Slang; mostly US and Canada. Can hurt feelings when used to mock someone; think about how it sounds. Similar words: nerd, geek, dweeb, goof.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dork» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«dork» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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