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Derpy (adj) means (informal) Silly or not very sensible.

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(informal) Silly or not very sensible.

"He's drawn Dwayne as a cave-man. A really derpy, mugly caveman, with a sloping forehead, a drooling mouth and Dwayne's buzz cut." — Katie Hayoz, Untethered (2013)

"I bet that derpy editor had tons of free time and didn’t even try to run (the place)." — Nina Feng, This One is for You, Fartface (2011)

(informal) Having eyes that look in two different directions.

(informal) Looking a bit odd or ridiculous.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from derp and -y.

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What is the meaning of derpy?

"derpy" (adj) means (informal) Silly or not very sensible.

What are the different meanings of derpy?

"derpy" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) Silly or not very sensible; 2. (informal) Having eyes that look in two different directions; 3. (informal) Looking a bit odd or ridiculous.