Dorks Meaning in English

word · lemma: dork

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Definition

'Dorks' is a playful, informal word for people who act socially awkward, silly, or are overly interested in things that are considered uncool. It is sometimes used as an insult, but also used affectionately among friends.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and playful; usage can be affectionate or mildly insulting, depending on tone and context. Similar words in English: 'nerds', 'geeks', 'goofs'. Not appropriate for formal situations. Often used in a lighthearted, teasing way among friends.

• Spanish: nerds - tontos (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): nerds - bobos (gíria)
• Portuguese (PT): totós - parolos (calão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 呆子 - 傻瓜 (口语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 呆子 - 笨蛋 (口語)
• Hindi: मूर्ख लोग - गीक्स (स्लैंग)
• Arabic: حمقى (عامية) - أغبياء
• Bengali: গাধা - বোকা - পাগলু
• Russian: чудаки - придурки
• Japanese: どじ - おたく - 変わり者
• Vietnamese: ngốc nghếch - lập dị
• Korean: 얼간이 - 바보 - 오타쿠
• Turkish: akılsız - şaşkın - inek
• Urdu: احمق - بےوقوف
• Indonesian: kuper - orang aneh

Example Sentences

Those kids are such dorks when they play board games.

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My brother and his friends are all dorks about science fiction.

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Sometimes it's fun to be dorks together.

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You guys are such dorks, but I love you anyway.

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We looked like total dorks wearing those matching shirts.

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Ignore them—they're just being dorks as usual.

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