Dork
noun
An individual who is odd, socially awkward, or not fashionable.
He was a bit of a dork in high school, always reading science magazines.
Often appears as...
- bit of a dork
- total dork
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is very intelligent, especially in an academic area, but who is seen as boring by others.
He is a computer dork. He spends all day coding and doesn't talk to anybody.
Often appears as...
- computer dork
- science dork
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
An individual who is odd, socially awkward, or not fashionable.
He was a bit of a dork in high school, always reading science magazines.
Often appears as...
- bit of a dork
- total dork
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is very intelligent, especially in an academic area, but who is seen as boring by others.
He is a computer dork. He spends all day coding and doesn't talk to anybody.
Often appears as...
- computer dork
- science dork
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Insults
Using 'dork' can be seen as rude or offensive; use cautiously in conversations.
You shouldn't call him a dork; it might hurt his feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'Dork' is used informally among friends or in light-hearted contexts.
I love how you're such a dork about superhero movies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can either be endearing or insulting, depending on tone and relationship.
Only my best friend could call me a dork and make me smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Insults
Using 'dork' can be seen as rude or offensive; use cautiously in conversations.
You shouldn't call him a dork; it might hurt his feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'Dork' is used informally among friends or in light-hearted contexts.
I love how you're such a dork about superhero movies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can either be endearing or insulting, depending on tone and relationship.
Only my best friend could call me a dork and make me smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Insults
Using 'dork' can be seen as rude or offensive; use cautiously in conversations.
You shouldn't call him a dork; it might hurt his feelings.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
'Dork' is used informally among friends or in light-hearted contexts.
I love how you're such a dork about superhero movies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can either be endearing or insulting, depending on tone and relationship.
Only my best friend could call me a dork and make me smile.
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Video examples
Surfer Sue PIPE Sue in the...
basically how to not be a dork on a board in the water so when you're in here you're just gonna be constantly fighting for your balance right so a lot of times what I do I'm low and I shift my weight to my front foot nice point my hand room they go and that's gonna help me keep my speed life is to be experienced not watched from the
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Comics belong in the...
so comic books didn't have the cultural cachet that they do today. My students didn't think I was cool. They thought I was kind of a dork. And even worse, when stuff got hard in my class, they would use comic books as a way of distracting me. They would raise their hands and ask me questions like,
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Cheese, dogs and a pill...
opportunity to actually eliminate malaria as a disease so cheese dorks and a pill to kill mosquitoes that's the kind of out-of-the-box science that I love doing for the betterment of mankind but especially for her so that she can grow up in the world without malaria thank you
Video examples
Surfer Sue PIPE Sue in the...
basically how to not be a dork on a board in the water so when you're in here you're just gonna be constantly fighting for your balance right so a lot of times what I do I'm low and I shift my weight to my front foot nice point my hand room they go and that's gonna help me keep my speed life is to be experienced not watched from the
Video examples
Comics belong in the...
so comic books didn't have the cultural cachet that they do today. My students didn't think I was cool. They thought I was kind of a dork. And even worse, when stuff got hard in my class, they would use comic books as a way of distracting me. They would raise their hands and ask me questions like,
Video examples
Cheese, dogs and a pill...
opportunity to actually eliminate malaria as a disease so cheese dorks and a pill to kill mosquitoes that's the kind of out-of-the-box science that I love doing for the betterment of mankind but especially for her so that she can grow up in the world without malaria thank you
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Quote examples
Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
In the movies, they make you look good and tough, but in real life, it's completely the opposite. I do these ueber roles, I think, because in real life I'm quite shy and reserved. In real life, I'm a dork.
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Nasim Pedrad
Iranian Comedian
I can easily connect with the prepubescent dork I spent much of my life being.
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Tash Sultana
Australian Musician
I'm actually a massive dork; people just don't know that.
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Kristen Johnston
American Actress
I was such a dork. I was too big. I was really gangly.
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Jessie J
English Musician
I am a dork in disguise; I love doing stupid stuff.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
I'm just a huge dork, and I hope I always am.
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Zack Snyder
American Director
There's very few dork movies made by dorks.
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Nate Silver
American Writer
I've just always been a bit of a dork.
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Sprague Grayden
American Actress
I'm a history dork and a sci-fi dork.
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Rainn Wilson
American Actor
I was a total dork in high school.
Quote examples
Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
In the movies, they make you look good and tough, but in real life, it's completely the opposite. I do these ueber roles, I think, because in real life I'm quite shy and reserved. In real life, I'm a dork.
Quote examples
Nasim Pedrad
Iranian Comedian
I can easily connect with the prepubescent dork I spent much of my life being.
Quote examples
Tash Sultana
Australian Musician
I'm actually a massive dork; people just don't know that.
Quote examples
Kristen Johnston
American Actress
I was such a dork. I was too big. I was really gangly.
Quote examples
Jessie J
English Musician
I am a dork in disguise; I love doing stupid stuff.
Quote examples
Janet Varney
American Actress
I'm just a huge dork, and I hope I always am.
Quote examples
Zack Snyder
American Director
There's very few dork movies made by dorks.
Quote examples
Nate Silver
American Writer
I've just always been a bit of a dork.
Quote examples
Sprague Grayden
American Actress
I'm a history dork and a sci-fi dork.
Quote examples
Rainn Wilson
American Actor
I was a total dork in high school.
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