nerk

English

Noun

nerk (plural nerks)

  1. (slang, derogatory) A stupid or objectionable person.
    • 1980, Brian Thompson, Tishoo, a Play (page 21)
      Plants understand more than that. The celery in Barbara's sandwiches has a greater grasp of it than you, you nerk.
    • 1987, Punch (volume 293, issues 7662-7669, page 30)
      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.
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