dorky

[ dawr-kee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, dork·i·er, dork·i·est.

1. stupid, inept, or unfashionable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorky¹

dork + -y ¹

Example Sentences

You say,“It’s a dorky controversy. It’s not even a good one. I didn’t f— a pοrn star. I didn’t diddle a boy. I got caught embellishing for dramatic effect. Same crime your aunt is guilty of over Thanksgiving.”

From Los Angeles Times

If during past summers these people seemed dorky or extreme, insistent on bringing an indoor comfort outdoors, now I wanted to be one of them.

From Slate

Over the phone, he came across as dorky to me.

From Los Angeles Times

But when he suggested that we go salsa dancing for our first date, I decided dorky was doable.

From Los Angeles Times

“Back then I was just a dorky little kid. And now look at me — I’m a dorky adult, going to the Olympics.”

From Salon