Definition of «dork»
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"Dork" is a colloquial label for a person who is perceived as socially awkward, quirky, or overly obsessed with niche interests. While it was historically an insult, it is now frequently used as a term of endearment among friends or fans to describe someone's charmingly silly or "nerdy" behavior. It suggests a lack of coolness in a conventional sense, but often in a way that is considered relatable or harmless. The term is common in fandom spaces to describe characters or creators who do things that are slightly embarrassing but well-intentioned.
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> This dork had such a moment over a character in a dress that he couldn't stop talking about it.
> Stop being such a dork and just come out to the party with us tonight.
> He’s a total dork for staying up all night just to finish that video game lore video.
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