"derpy" meaning in English

See derpy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: derpier [comparative], derpiest [superlative]
Etymology: From derp + -y. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|derp|y|id2=adjectival}} derp + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} derpy (comparative derpier, superlative derpiest)
  1. (slang) Foolish, silly. Tags: slang

Inflected forms

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