der

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
4
Words With Friends
4
Letters
3
Pronunciation
/dɜː/
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/dɜː/ · /dɛː(ɹ)/ · /ˈdɛɹ/

Definition of der

8 senses · 5 parts of speech · etymology included

intj

  1. Disdainful indication that something is obvious.
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intj

  1. Disdainful indication that something is obvious.
  2. Indication of stupidity.
    “'Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically.”
  3. (alt-of, nonstandard)Nonstandard form of there.

adv

  1. (alt-of, nonstandard, not-comparable)Nonstandard form of there.

noun

  1. (alt-of, nonstandard, uncountable)Nonstandard form of there.

pron

  1. (alt-of, nonstandard)Nonstandard form of there.

name

  1. A surname.
  2. A nickname for Derek, Derrick, etc.
    “"Shit, Derek. [...] Der, you can't do everything alone all the time. You don't need to be so secretive."”
    ““[...] Derrick!” He bolted up in his chair so fast, his feet fell to the floor with a thunk. “Huh! What?” “Der!” I stood in alarm, holding my hands out to him with a fierce whisper. “Calm down, it's me.” Derrick yanked me into an embrace[…]”

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Etymology

Imitative. Compare dur.

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