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berk - What does it mean?

Definition of 'berk'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (British|slang|pejorative) A fool, prat, twit.
  • (British|slang) An idiot, in an affectionate sense.
  • (Cockney rhyming slang|vulgar) Cunt.
  • Usage notes

    It is not perceived to be excessively rude, perhaps because, whilst it is known for being a slang word, its origin in rhyming slang is not well known.

    See also

    * Belvoir (pronounced Beaver)

    References

    * Chambers Dictionary : Entry for berk * Cassell's Dictionary of Slang . Jonathon Green. Pub. Cassel & Co. ISBN 0-304-35167-9

    Anagrams

    * ----

    Similar to 'berk'

    break, brick, brook, bark, brisk, bork, brock, birk, brusk, brak, burek, brack, borek, brek