dork
Example Sentences
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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
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
I worried for a bit that I was becoming a slightly self-involved dork, the sort of person who might, in earnest, Instagram a gratitude list.
From Salon • Nov. 28, 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
“That dork cuts her hair with hedge clippers.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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