nerk

noun

nerk

noun

UK /ˈnɜːk/ · US /ˈnɜɹk/

Etymology Blend of nerd + jerk? Compare neek.

1

Derogatory, Slang A 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:
  • 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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