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USA slang
A socially awkward or unstylish person; a foolish person
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Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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dork means A socially awkward or unstylish person; a foolish person. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"dork" means A socially awkward or unstylish person; a foolish person. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
Clumsy; awkward.
Something embarrassing or a major fail, like an awkward moment
A difficult or awkward person.
Embarrassing or awkward, often in a secondhand way
A clumsy or awkward person (from "eomcheong-i" - awkward person)
Suddenly awkward atmosphere (abbreviation of "gapjagi bunwigiga ssahaejinda" - suddenly...
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