deredere

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Meaning · English

An openly love-struck character who is continuously sweet, flirtatious and affectionate towards their love interest.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Deredere are favorable to anime fans because of their bright and warm personalities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “deredere” mean?

An openly love-struck character who is continuously sweet, flirtatious and affectionate towards their love interest.

Is “deredere” formal or informal?

deredere is generally slang.