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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 notes

In 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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