as in fool
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
I wouldn't like some silly berk from Fleet Street following me about
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Noun
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And what kind of fool would write such an article?—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Start with a pastel pink French tip, then treat each nail as a canvas for delicate swan art (or opt for stickers for a fool-proof DIY).—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Friends with a sudden devotion to nature begin making plans to convene in parks; TurboTax becomes your closest email companion; your risk of injury at the hands of a lunatic on a City Bike, haunted by the memory of a New Year’s resolution to exercise, may increase.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio wasn’t far behind, saying the war is being waged against religious lunatics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gangemi had spoken to an ornithologist at Cornell who said that the goose population would likely bounce back.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill in 2025 is projected to goose growth, with lower regulations and a boost in tax refunds that could help consumers cope with elevated prices.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.—
Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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This drunk moron — quite different from his character in the novel — bears a ton of blame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This maniac should be removed from office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because Sidney Prescott, now Evans, exists only in relationship to Ghostface, the costume worn by many different knife-wielding maniacs over the years, starting with her high school boyfriend.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The nut mix has almonds, pecans, coated cashews, and crispy bread chips, all dusted in a flavorful garlic butter seasoning blend.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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An enigma in tinted glass, its signature flavor comes from a compound that may or may not come from actual nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Berk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berk. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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