General
berko
What does berko mean?
To go berserk or become uncontrollably angry.
"He went berko when they scratched his car."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'berserk' with '-o'.
Frequently asked questions
What does berko mean?
In Australian slang, 'berko' means berserk or wildly angry. It's almost always used in the phrase 'go berko'.
Where does berko come from?
It's a shortening of 'berserk' with the typical Aussie '-o' ending, like 'arvo' for afternoon.
How do you use berko in a sentence?
You use it to describe someone losing their temper, e.g. 'Dad went berko when he saw the bill.'
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