Meanings
plural nerks
- 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 211 more example
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
Origin
Blend of nerd + jerk? Compare neek.
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