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How to pronounce “dork

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Pronunciation guide for dork

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dork with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Life of an Entertainment Power PlayerAnd they were like, man, this kid in our hall, he's a dork.
Definition summary
(derogatory, slang) A quirky, silly or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends and typically has unfashionable hobbies. (Overlaps conceptually with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same level of intelligence.) [from the 20th c.]

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How to pronounce dork

The Life of an Entertainment Power Player

And they were like, man, this kid in our hall, he's a dork.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dork

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (derogatory, slang) A quirky, silly or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends and typically has unfashionable hobbies. (Overlaps conceptually with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same level of intelligence.) [from the 20th c.]
  • (vulgar, slang) The penis. [from the 20th c.]
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive, slang, uncommon) To act or behave in the manner of a dork.
  • (intransitive, slang, uncommon) To act or behave in an awkward or clumsy manner.

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