Antonyms for dork

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dawrk

Phonetic Transcription : dɔrk

Definition of dork

Origin : "stupid person," 1967, originally U.S. student slang, perhaps from earlier meaning "penis" (1964), itself probably an alteration of dick. Related: Dorky; dorkiness.

As in lout : noun boor
As in moron : noun stupid person
As in nerd : noun geek
As in nitwit : noun idiot
As in numskull : noun idiot
As in schlemiel : noun dolt
As in boor : noun clod
As in Philistine : noun boor
As in thickhead : noun dullard
As in dolt : noun stupid person
As in dullard : noun dolt
As in dunce : noun stupid person
As in geek : noun odd person; computer expert
As in half-wit : noun stupid person
As in idiot : noun very stupid person

Example sentences :

“Neither do they, dork,” Hilda said, giving him an elbow in the ribs.
Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow

Oh, hang it all, Dork, I'll go into some respectable business and earn a living.
Extract from : « In the Onyx Lobby » by Carolyn Wells

Oh, Dork, don't ask questions; it's a disgraceful affair, I fear.
Extract from : « In the Onyx Lobby » by Carolyn Wells

In one of the waistcoat pockets Mr. Dork found the dead man's silver watch, with a blood-stained ribbon and a worthless gilt seal.
Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

Mr. Dork looked about him in the moonlight, entirely bewildered by the disappearance of Samuel Prodder.
Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

Mr. Dork wrote the young man's name in his pocket-book, and the landlord vouched for his being forthcoming when called upon.
Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. III (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

Mr. Dork hesitated for a moment, rubbing the bristles upon his chin.
Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

I haven't made many protestations, but I tell you, Dork, I'm coming out on top of this heap!
Extract from : « In the Onyx Lobby » by Carolyn Wells

The earlier forms were dork and durk, and the spelling dirk, adopted by Johnson, represents the pronunciation of the second form.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 » by Various

Synonyms for dork

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