1 C1 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."
dork out
C1 slang intransitive
To behave in an enthusiastically nerdy or socially awkward way about something.
In plain English
To get very excited and act a bit silly or nerdy about something you love.
What does "dork out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
American English slang, popular among younger speakers. Often self-deprecating and affectionate. Very close in meaning to 'geek out'. Can be used positively.
Words that pair with "dork out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
comics science fiction games history technology music
How to conjugate "dork out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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