Derpy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜrpi/

Definitions of derpy

adjective Slang term used to describe someone or something as silly, awkward, or clumsy in appearance or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The derpy puppy tripped over its own feet.

A2 She tried to bake a cake, but it turned out derpy and lopsided.

B1 The derpy clown made the children laugh with his silly antics.

B2 Despite his derpy appearance, he was actually a very skilled magician.

C1 The derpy behavior of the politician caused a lot of controversy.

C2 The artist's derpy sculptures were both whimsical and thought-provoking.

Examples of derpy in a Sentence

formal The derpy expression on his face made it hard to take him seriously.

informal She always makes derpy faces in photos to make people laugh.

slang That cat is so derpy, it's always getting into trouble.

figurative The derpy way he stumbled through his presentation was endearing to the audience.

Grammatical Forms of derpy

• past tense: derped
• plural: derpies
• comparative: derpier
• superlative: derpiest
• present tense: derps
• future tense: will derp
• perfect tense: have derped
• continuous tense: is derping
• singular: derpy
• positive degree: derpy
• infinitive: to derp
• gerund: derping
• participle: derped

Origin and Evolution of derpy

First Known Use: 2009 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'derpy' is believed to have originated from the internet culture, specifically from the online gaming community.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a character in a video game as clumsy or awkward, 'derpy' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe something or someone as silly, goofy, or socially awkward in a light-hearted manner.