adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Foolish, silly. slang

   "I bet that derpy editor had tons of free time and didn’t even try to run (the place)."

2. 2
   Having one's eyes pointing in different directions; strabismic. slang

Synonyms

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barmyboneheadedchowderheadedcockamamiedaftduffle-headed

Antonyms

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subtle

Example

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"It made me clumsy and derpy as I felt all my worries melt away."

Etymology

From derp + -y.

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