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You go through those awkward, dorky, geeky stages, and growing up in the industry amplifies all that. Fortunately, I have a mother who encouraged me to build my confidence from within and embrace my imperfections.
Jurnee Smollett

Meaning of "dorky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DORKY

dorky  [ˈdɔːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DORKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dorky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DORKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dork

Dork is a slang word for a stupid or inept person. Dork may also refer to: ▪ Vulgar slang for "penis" ▪ Dork Sahagian, Armenian-American climate scientist ▪ Australasian snapper, a species of sparidae fish sometimes called "dork" ▪ Dork, an album by AFI ▪ Dork: The Incredible Adventures of Robin ‘Einstein' Varghese, a novel by Sidin Vadukut ▪ Informal/slang term for the BMW Z3/M Coupe...

Definition of dorky in the English dictionary

The definition of dorky in the dictionary is irritatingly stupid; suitable for dorks.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DORKY


balky
ˈbɔːkɪ
baulky
ˈbɔːkɪ
chalky
ˈtʃɔːkɪ
forky
ˈfɔːkɪ
gawky
ˈɡɔːkɪ
Gorky
ˈɡɔːkɪ
hawkey
ˈhɔːkɪ
hawkie
ˈhɔːkɪ
horkey
ˈhɔːkɪ
mawky
ˈmɔːkɪ
pawky
ˈpɔːkɪ
porky
ˈpɔːkɪ
squawky
ˈskwɔːkɪ
stalky
ˈstɔːkɪ
talkie
ˈtɔːkɪ
talky
ˈtɔːkɪ
walkie-talkie
ˌwɔːkɪˈtɔːkɪ
walky-talky
ˌwɔːkɪˈtɔːkɪ
yorkie
ˈjɔːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DORKY

doridoid
dories
doris
dorize
dork
dorkiness
Dorking
Dorkland
Dorklander
dorlach
dorm
dormancy
dormant
dormer
dormer window
dormered
dormice
dormie
dormient
dormin

WORDS THAT END LIKE DORKY

autarky
barky
darky
jerky
kerky
larky
malarky
mirky
murky
narky
parky
perky
quirky
sarky
smirky
snarky
sparky

Synonyms and antonyms of dorky in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «dorky» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of dorky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dorky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dorky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

学究气
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dorky
570 millions of speakers

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dorky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

dorky
380 millions of speakers
ar

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dorky
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тупой
278 millions of speakers

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idiota
270 millions of speakers

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dorky
260 millions of speakers

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abruti
220 millions of speakers

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Dorky
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dorky
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Translator English - Japanese

役立たずの
130 millions of speakers

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dorky
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dorky
85 millions of speakers
vi

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dorky
80 millions of speakers

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dorky
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डर्की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

salak
70 millions of speakers

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dorky
65 millions of speakers

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dorky
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тупий
40 millions of speakers

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dorky
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

dorky
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dorky
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

dorky
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

dorky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dorky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DORKY»

The term «dorky» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.141 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DORKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dorky

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10 QUOTES WITH «DORKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dorky.
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Justin Deeley
I find it very endearing when a girl is dorky because it takes a very brave person to act that way in front of people. And in every girl that I've been attracted to, I recognize the dorkiness about her because I think I have some in me. That makes me feel a lot more comfortable with her.
2
Portia Doubleday
I guess rebelliousness has been explored in many movies, but what about the smart kids' rebellion? Not just the motorcycle jackets and that kind of rebellion; it's the dorky kid - what could he do?
3
Jonah Goldberg
But if the choice is a cool president and 8 or 10 percent unemployment in a declining economy and a country that seems to be going in the wrong direction and structural unemployment for young people at 50 percent, I'd rather have a dorky president who fixed those problems.
4
Dev Hynes
The issue I had with the Lightspeed albums was that usually the main purpose with them was to fulfil really dorky musical goals, like, 'I wonder if I can do that,' and it was all very personal. It was more that once I'd finished the goal of what the song was, I was kind of done. It was like ticking boxes.
5
Liana Liberato
I love 'The Walking Dead,' 'Shameless,' and - this is going to sound really dorky - I'm obsessed with 'Dance Moms.' I love Abby Lee Miller. Honestly, if there's such a thing as past lives, I was definitely a dancer. Maybe if I ever get a big enough name, I can call Abby Lee Miller myself and ask her to be my private coach.
6
Beverley Mitchell
Mostly, nothing's really changed. I'm still the dorky nerd that I always was.
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Piper Perabo
I was bookish and dorky in high school, so the best part of this movie was getting to be on the other side.
8
Nate Ruess
Van Morrison is probably, at this point in time, my biggest influence as a vocalist. When we were making our last album I had a vinyl copy of 'Veedon Fleece' in the vocal booth in front of me, in the dorky sense. I think there were candles around, which is really tacky, but hey, I needed to channel Van the Man!
9
Nicole Scherzinger
In normal life people say, 'You're so different than on stage!' Offstage I'm down to earth, simple and a very goofy girl... I like to make goofy faces, be dorky and not take things too seriously. I just love to laugh.
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Jurnee Smollett
You go through those awkward, dorky, geeky stages, and growing up in the industry amplifies all that. Fortunately, I have a mother who encouraged me to build my confidence from within and embrace my imperfections.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DORKY»

Discover the use of dorky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dorky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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That Dorky Homemade Look: Quilting Lessons from a Parallel ...
Lisa Boyer, columnist for "Quilting Today" magazine, gives readers permission to quilt out of love, and offers principles for frustrated quilters everywhere.
Lisa Boyer, 2002
2
Laughing Matters: Everyday Adventures of a Dorky Life
The only thing domestic about me is that I'm housebroken - usually." Introducing Sharon May, who dedicates her weekly humor column to the idea that Laughing Matters.
Sharon May, 2008
3
The Light in Dorky Walker
He returned and said, “OK, Dorky, you can talk to Mr. Quick. He'll not ask about your name.” I was grateful to Mac and took no time to get back outside, away from the choking smoke. Mr. Quick smiled at me as he came out the door and said, ...
R.E. Robb, 2011
4
My Dorky Dad
These `Chapter Books' have been developed for children who have reached a fluency reading level. They are designed to encourage children to continue reading with humorous, wacky and engaging storylines.
Keeley Morgan, 2004
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Clandestine (Special Investigations Agency)
Dorky didn't care for the lightness in her mother's tone, the lack of seriousness. She hoped Derek hadn't used his awful powers to harm her mother mentally. Unless the power of what happened to her father had torn her mother into jagged , ...
Denise A. Agnew, 2007
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Impetuous (Special Investigations Agency)
“I hate to say it,” Dorky said over the phone to Synna not long before quitting time. “I just received your lab results and it is all true. You've got to have sex to remove the weredemon blood taint inside you.” The words echoed in Synna's head, ...
Denise A. Agnew, 2005
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Four Years of Rants and Raves: Taking a Look at a Part of ...
Good thing none of the kids on Elm Street would like to huy a vowel), says there has been a murder at 1428 Elm Street Meanwhile, Dorky is sitting on his front porch. His dad comes out to ask him what the hell he was doing at that party when ...
Ryan Spear, 2008
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Fashion Police: Dorky Dance Dil
Can the Fashion Police solve their dress dilemma befoe the Year Eight dance - and kick-start careers inthe fashion industry?This book is part of a dynamic series for upper primary students following six different groups of kids.
Tempany Deckert, 2007
9
Stories of home life in the north and south of England ...
Dorky's brother, I wonder if he knows of Becky's sad fate." " Dorky, darling," said I, " tell me all — I can bear it, and we shall part no more." " Poor Dab," replied Dorky , " we must part very soon — don't you know I am dead 1 You only see me now ...
J. R, England, 1870
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Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick
Below it, the cat, Dorky, leaped and leaped, trying to reach the bird. He picked up the cat; the cat extended its body and its front legs; it extended its jaws and bit into the bird. At once the cat scrambled down and ran off with the still-fluttering bird ...
Philip K. Dick, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DORKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dorky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Logitech now known as just Logi, because 'tech is everywhere'
Still, the "The Shack" was attacked as dorky. "This was a top-down contrivance from those companies," Shore said. "Nobody was naturally ... «THE BUSINESS TIMES, Jul 15»
2
Mount Spock? Pluto's Features Could Get 'Star Trek' Names
Besides, Titan is where the names start to get REALLY dorky, with features named for Tolkien characters, the Dune novels, and some places ... «Popular Mechanics, Jul 15»
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The BBC retools its Wimbledon coverage, then promptly un-retools it
... because when he first came on the scene as a dorky teenager, he wasn't what the SW19 club had envisaged as the saviour of UK tennis. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Numb Bats' Upcoming EP Is a More Complex Affair
It's just cool that people keep showing up," Opich says. "We just get dorky about it. Like, if we see someone in the crowd who is singing the ... «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
5
Campfire tunes a time-honoured tradition
I was the dorky kid who got really homesick when I was young and therefore didn't really go to camp, so I don't know all the classics. However ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jul 15»
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VW Unveils Concept for Dorky Segway-like Scooter
Vw-Scooter-1 The German brand is developing a small three-wheel scooter that will be able to run for 12 miles on electricity. VW says that it is a ... «AutoGuide.com, Jul 15»
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'The Bachelorette' Morning-After Rose Ceremony: Episode 9
A rose to my new favorite way to make people be really, really nice to me: put on a cute-but-dorky sweater, pout, and confess that I fear I'm ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
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Meet the Hair and Makeup Team Behind Key & Peele's Scene …
So I would do it around [Key's] natural hairline to make it look real and then on the top—we wanted him to look as dorky as possible. I made it ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
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Intermission: Fun and games
So I would do it around [Key's] natural hairline to make it look real and then on the top—we wanted him to look as dorky as possible. I made it ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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The Vampire Diaries season 7 spoilers: Caroline & Stefan romance …
the vampire diaries 3. “But in real life, it's the person you can be yourself in front of in the most dorky way,” Candice continued to TVGuide.com. «Unreality TV, Jul 15»

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