dork out
C1 slang intransitive
In simple words
To get very excited and act a bit silly or nerdy about something you love.
Meanings
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idiomatic
slang
To become very enthusiastically nerdy or over-excited about a topic, often in a socially awkward way.
"Sorry, I always dork out when anyone mentions vintage synthesizers."
Usage notes
American English slang, popular among younger speakers. Often self-deprecating and affectionate. Very close in meaning to 'geek out'. Can be used positively.
Commonly used with
comics science fiction games history technology music
Forms
Base
dork out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dorks out
he/she/it
Past simple
dorked out
yesterday
Past participle
dorked out
have + pp
-ing form
dorking out
continuous
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