dork

Example Sentences

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I had graduated from weird dork to cool kid.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

It was nice to see Jeremy Strong, who, hilariously, plays off the perception of him as a no-fun dork on set.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025

It’s best to leave that twist unspoiled, except to say that it does complicate any initial impression the audience may have of Susie as an adorable dork.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2023

If it comes in the form of a charmless dork out of revenge for all the cool kids who aren't impressed by his money, so be it.

From Salon • May 25, 2023

“You’re such a dork, I can’t even deal. I have to go work on my blog.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner