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derping

derping is the present participle and gerund of derp.

Meaning of derp

Verb

derp (third-person singular simple present derps, present participle derping, simple past and past participle derped)

  1. (slang) To act stupidly or foolishly.
  2. (slang) To make a stupid mistake.
    • Wait, so we're allowed to have magic items from the start? I must of derped pretty hard.2011 August 22, Scion-of-Fenrir, “Re: 4e Forgotten Realms Campaign”, in Google Groups: /tg/'s Google group, 184e4b33-8013-4f8f-b312-ce498111076a@b34g2000yqi.googlegroups.com
  3. (slang) To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.
    • Also, there was a Derpy cameo in this one, but she didn't have derped eyes.2012 April 22, Double Eight, “Re: Next Meetup”, in Google Groups: Windy City Bronies

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Questions about derping

What is derping the present participle and gerund of?
Derping is the present participle and gerund of derp.

Words near derping in the dictionary

  1. derpier
  2. derpiest
  3. derpily
  4. Derpina
  5. derpiness
  6. derping
  7. derps
  8. derpy
  9. derquantel
  10. Derr
  11. derr-brain

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