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berk

noun \ ˈbərk \

Definition of berk

British
: fool

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Examples of berk in a Sentence

  1. He was acting like a complete berk.

  2. I wouldn't like some silly berk from Fleet Street following me about.

Origin and Etymology of berk

probably short for Berkeley (or Berkshire) hunt, rhyming slang for cunt

BERK Defined for English Language Learners

berk

noun

Definition of berk for English Language Learners

  • : a stupid or foolish person

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