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A Derwen is a colloquial term for a person who is or acts stupid or retarded. It refers to a large estate (The Derwen) where people with learning disabilities live,run a garden shop and have a college. It is a term which comes traditionally from Oswestry, North Shropshire but is begining to recieve more mainstream usage.
"Dont be such a derwen"

*someone falls over* "Haha! Derwen!"

*Someone gets something incorrect "Your a Derwen. "

Mainly Used to Degrade people.
Derwen by DerynDoesLawl. May 1, 2009
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A derogatory insult local in North Shropshire, to call someone a 'Derwen' means they have special educational needs or disabilities such as Learning and physical disabilities even though they don't have a learning disability at all.

There is a specialist college in North Shropshire named the Derwen college that offers residential and day placements to students aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities such as Autism, Behaviors of concern, or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

This insult is similar to calling someone a 'Mong'
"You done it wrong again you Derwen!"
"Bob is a bit of a Derwen"
Derwen by Bobsyouruncle66 March 26, 2023
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A wonderful, unique, childish friend who is very hard to come by. Dereen's are usually from the Middle East and beautiful, inside and out. They're bold and outgoing, but don't be fooled! They can also be quite sensitive and sometimes they just need someone to talk to. They're very dependable and will always be your friend to talk to.
You: Hey, Dereen. Care to talk?

Dereen: Of course.
Dereen by Anonymous2468 July 4, 2012

Derpentine's Day 

The day before valentines day when its all awkward and you have no idea what to do. Named for Saint Derpentine, who lives in Derps everywhere.
Guy 1: What are you getting Shelly for Valentine's?
Guy 2: I dunno dude, its gonna be a loooong Derpentine's Day...
Derpentine's Day by Rutabega234 March 28, 2012

Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen 

The shittest school you could go to. The ammount of drugs in this place is ridiculous, weed galore bro! UPPA TWS!
Never go to Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen

Derwin Lawson 

The God of Coding. The man with powerful wisdom and knowledge of programs and codes from the most popular website in the Universe, Code.org. He is also considered a Legendary PokeHawk that can be found wandering the Halls in the afternoon.
"I worship Daddy Derwin Lawson the Almighty god of coding. I worship him every night before I go to bed"
Derwin Lawson by NWCTA_Vocab March 27, 2019

Derpenstein

A person, usually male, that goes around annoying friends, family, colleagues, etc. This person is socially inept and has a very slow thought process. Although most of them excel in studies, they seem to lack the basic intelligence required for a constructive conversation. This person can also be clingy and want to include themselves on anything you do/like. If you encounter this person, it's best to run away.
Chase: "Hey bruh, wanna go smoke a cigarette? I like cigarettes because you like to smoke them!"

Me: " No Chase, I don't have anymore .."

Chase: "Cmon bruh lets go smoke bruh.'

Me: "Shut-up you fucking Derpenstein!"
Derpenstein by Wolfgang7990 September 14, 2011