derpy

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Foolish, silly.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

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

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

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Having one's eyes pointing in different directions; strabismic. — Strange in appearance, weird-looking, silly-looking.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “derpy” mean?

Foolish, silly.

Is “derpy” formal or informal?

derpy is generally slang.