noun
Berk
burk
noun
1
A foolish or silly person (mild British slang).
"Don't be such a berk — you left the keys in the door again."
How to Use Berk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild British insult for someone acting foolishly — closer to "idiot" in a joking, not-too-harsh way.
When to use it
Informal British slang; rarely used in American English.
Common pairings
a right berk
act like a berk
Word Forms
berks plural
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