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as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
we became friends when we discovered we were both dorks who had memorized the periodic table in high school
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as in idiot
a stupid person
he tried to be suave, but she still thought he was a dork
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Recent Examples of dork
Salary cap numbers are interesting for dorks like me, but ultimately, the only number that matters for this team is how many Lombardi Trophies are in the case at the team facility.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
Over the last few seasons, NFL teams have figured out what Madden players and fantasy football dorks have known for over a decade — running backs are disposable.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
The comedian likens it to kids at the cool table calling her a dork.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
In the film, Dion comes across as a true show-biz dork, the musical equivalent of a book lover who will read absolutely anything, down to the label on a shampoo bottle.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
Over the last few seasons, NFL teams have figured out what Madden players and fantasy football dorks have known for over a decade — running backs are disposable.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
The comedian likens it to kids at the cool table calling her a dork.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
In the film, Dion comes across as a true show-biz dork, the musical equivalent of a book lover who will read absolutely anything, down to the label on a shampoo bottle.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
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Dan Da Dan Where to Watch: Hulu A hilariously wild anime that follows two high school paranormal obsessives — a psychic girl and an alien-loving nerd — on increasingly bizarre supernatural adventures.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Long before the internet, nerds and geeks found ways to come together through libraries, word of mouth, or the pages of their own niche publications.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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One cool moment for some of the basketball geeks in attendance came when Biden mentioned that the Celtics set a new NBA record for points per possession.Jay King, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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For those seeking a more professional edge, the Tormek T1 is gaining attention among knife geeks.David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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“Dork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dork. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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