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What Does DERP Mean?
The word DERP is used in reply to stupid comment. It became popular following the appearance of Mr. Derp on South Park.Image for DERP
When I write DERP, I mean this:
Summary of Key Points
"Reply to Stupid Comment" is the most common definition for DERP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.DERP | |
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Definition: | Reply to Stupid Comment |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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Examples of DERP in Sentences
Here are examples of DERP being used in conversations:- Charlie: Does iOS7 waterproof your phone?
- Jordan: DERP.
- Charlie: If I'm driving, I expect to be paid. I'm not your bloody taxi!
- Jordan: DERP.
- Charlie: What religion is she?
- Jordan: African.
- Charlie: DERP.
An Academic Look at DERP
DERP is an interjection. An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. It is included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. In formal writing, interjections are offset from the surrounding words with commas. For example:- DERP, are you serious? (DERP expresses a mix of surprise and disgust.)
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Are you for real?" instead of DERP.Example of DERP Used in a Text
DERP
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