derp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “derp” mean?
Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.
Is “derp” formal or informal?
derp is generally slang.
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