derpy

adjective

ˈdər-pē 

derpier; derpiest

informal + sometimes offensive; see usage paragraph below

: awkward, stupid, or foolish in appearance, behavior, or manner

Axolotls are Mexican salamanders with distinctive mane-like ears and a bit of a derpy grin. They fall into that so-goofy-they're-cute category, alongside penguins and golden retrievers.

—Nicole Stempak

My derpy donkey loves dragging all of my tack and brushes all over the yard.

—@EponaMom, on Reddit

Usage of Derpy

While derpy may be used affectionately, especially of animals, it is offensive when it implies or suggests that someone has a physical or intellectual disability.

Word History

Etymology

derp + -y entry 1

First Known Use

2008, in the meaning defined above