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title: "derp · GenZ Decoded"
description: "derp: A nonsense expression used for comic foolishness or awkwardness. Example: \"I dropped my phone again, derp.\" Meaning, Millennial usage, and related slang."
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# derp

Millennial[#funny](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/humor/)

**Meaning.** A nonsense expression used for comic foolishness or awkwardness.

See it in a sentence

I dropped my phone again, derp.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [6 7](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/6-7/),[low taper fade](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/low-taper-fade/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial · this one

    derp

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    nonsense expression used for comic foolishness or awkwardness

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## Related slang

- [dead](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dead/): So funny you can't handle it; figuratively dying of laughter.
- [delulu](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/delulu/): Delusional; holding unrealistic or overly hopeful beliefs, often about a crush.
- [fanum tax](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fanum-tax/): Stealing a bit of a friend's food; from a streamer known for doing it.
- [Hits blunt](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hits-blunt/): Preceding a profound or absurd thought

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