dork

/dɔrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, often a young adult, who is socially awkward, unsophisticated, or lacking in self-confidence.

“After being rejected by his crush, he became a total dork in front of his friends.”

2. noun

A clumsy or awkward person, especially a male.

“The dork spilled his drink all over the white shirt of the guy sitting next to him.”

3. verb

To behave in a foolish or awkward manner, especially in a social situation.

“Stop dorking around and help me with this project.”

4. verb

To make someone feel foolish or awkward, often by teasing or mocking them.

“The older kids loved to dork the freshmen at school dances.”

5. interjection

An expression of disgust or annoyance, often used to describe a foolish or awkward action.

“Dork! You just spilled coffee all over your new shirt.”

6. adjective

Describing something or someone as foolish, awkward, or unsophisticated.

“That dork of a movie is not worth watching.”

Synonyms

  • geek
  • goof
  • klutz
  • nerd

Antonyms

  • socialite
  • sophisticate