The word âmerpâ is indeed used in awkward situations. It is commonly used by a homosapien species called âMerpâ and if it is fancy, a âMerpingtonâ. A merp, will always say merp, even in it is not awkward. Some use it on quizzes or tests if they do not know the answer.
For example:
IN CHECKING TESTPAPERS/ETC
Girl 1: Hey youâll be checking my wuiz and vice versa!
Girl 2: Okay then!
Girl 1: Uhm Whatâs âmerpâ? Is it a valid ans-
Girl 2: Merp.
IN AWKWARD SITUATIONS
Boy: I really li-
Girl: Merp. I am a Merpington, not a Merp.
Boy: merp..