dork

Example Sentences

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If I looked like a dork, at least I could zoom quickly past the judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In fact, I’m such a dork about “Ms. Pac-Man” that I have a tabletop version at my house, but when I go to Barcade I’ll still play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

He doesn’t seem to be acting like a dork for the sake of views, or to trick us into believing his falsities.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024

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

I don't dork out, don't drop my tray in the cafeteria, trip on the stairs, nothing like that.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements