derp
/dəːp
/informal
exclamation (also herp derp)
Used as a substitute for speech regarded as meaningless or stupid, or to comment on a foolish or stupid action: Lower tax rates and far lower job creation. Derp...
- Humanity did pretty well before any education existed derp.
- Herp derp, they NEED tips because they're not paid enough by their employers!
- Derp, either I'm not paying enough attention when I type or my subconscious is feeling extra-pious today.
noun [mass noun]
Foolishness or stupidity: the derp heard outside apparently was only the tip of the iceberg...
- Too often this season, the team will go long stretches where it seems like all they know how to do is derp.
- The Twitterverse erupted in short order at the high-grade derp that had been discovered.
- Good post, although I suspect it's gonna have a lotta derp in the comments when the other side sees it.
Origin
1990s: probably an alteration of dur or duh.