dirk

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A penis.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The word dick itself serves as model for two variants which are probably Midwestern, dirk and dork, also meaning "penis"...

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 socially unacceptable person; an oddball.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “dirk” mean?

A penis.

Is “dirk” formal or informal?

dirk is generally dated, slang.