nerk

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UK/ˈnɜːk/US/ˈnɜɹk/

noun

A stupid or objectionable person.

Scrabble 8

Meanings

nounnerk (plural nerks)

plural nerks

  1. derogatoryslangA stupid or objectionable person.

    Plants understand more than that. The celery in Barbara's sandwiches has a greater grasp of it than you, you nerk.

    1980, Brian Thompson, Tishoo, a Play, page 21
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    The real Socialists lost that election. They lose council elections too. They always lose elections, which, in view of the kind of nerks who often do get elected, is a shame.

    1987, Punch, volume 293, numbers 7662-7669, page 30

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