Berk — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbərk/

Meaning & Definition of Berk

Berk (noun)

  1. fool

Berk (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who lacks good sense or judgment

    "I wouldn't like some silly berk from Fleet Street following me about"

    similar: booby, charlie (British), cuckoo, ding-a-ling, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, doofus (slang), featherhead, fool, git (British), goose, half-wit, jackass, lunatic (informal), maniac (informal), mooncalf, nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, nutcase, simp, simpleton, turkey, yo-yo
    related: daredevil, madman, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dodo, dolt, donkey, dope, dork (slang), dumbbell, dummy, dunce, fathead, gander, goon, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, know-nothing, knucklehead, moron, numskull, pinhead, schlub (slang), schlump (slang), schnook (slang), stock, featherbrain, scatterbrain, butt, dupe, laughingstock, mockery, monkey, chump, loser, schlemiel, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, kook, oddball, screwball, weirdo
    near: sage, thinker, brain, genius

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Berk

The most common words with a similar meaning to Berk:

British: charlie, git
Informal: lunatic, maniac
Slang: doofus
Chiefly British: nit
booby, cuckoo, ding-a-ling, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, featherhead, fool, goose, half-wit, jackass, mooncalf, nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nitwit, nut, nutcase, simp, simpleton, turkey, yo-yo

Related Words for Berk

daredevil, madman, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dodo, dolt, donkey, dope, dork, dumbbell, dummy, dunce, fathead, gander, goon, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, know-nothing, knucklehead, moron, numskull, pinhead, schlub, schlump, schnook, stock, featherbrain, scatterbrain

Near Antonyms of Berk

sage, thinker, brain, genius

Origin & Etymology of Berk

probably short for Berkeley (or Berkshire) hunt, rhyming slang for cunt

First known use: 1929

Frequently Asked Questions about Berk

What does "Berk" mean?

"Berk" means fool. As a noun, it is defined as: fool.

What is another word for "Berk"?

Other words for "Berk" include booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-a-ling, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick and doofus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Berk" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Berk"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Berk". Common alternatives include booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-a-ling, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, doofus, featherhead and fool.

How do you use "Berk" in a sentence?

Examples of "Berk" in a sentence: "I wouldn't like some silly berk from Fleet Street following me about".

Is "Berk" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Berk" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Berk"?

"Berk" is pronounced /ˈbərk/.

What is the origin of the word "Berk"?

"Berk" comes from probably short for Berkeley (or Berkshire) hunt, rhyming slang for cunt. First known use: 1929.

What is another word for "Berk" meaning "a person who lacks good sense or judgment"?

When "Berk" (noun) means a person who lacks good sense or judgment, synonyms include booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-a-ling, ding-dong and dingbat.