dust — meaning in English

English meaning

• dimwit noun An informal, mildly insulting term for a stupid or slow-witted person.
• dork noun A socially awkward or uncool person, often with unfashionable interests — usually said affectionately rather than as a real insult.

Senses

dust is used for these senses in English:

• dimwit (pejorative) A person who is deficient in intelligence.
• dork (pejorative, slang) A quirky, silly or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends and typically has unfashionable hobbies. (Overlaps conceptually with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same level of intelligence.) [from the 20th c.]

dork — full definition

1. noun A socially awkward or uncool person, often with unfashionable interests — usually said affectionately rather than as a real insult.
2. verb To act in a clumsy, awkward, or goofy way.

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