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erk

[ urk ]

noun

, British Slang.
  1. an aircraftsman of the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force.
  2. a worthless, stupid person; jerk.

erk

/ ɜːk /

noun

  1. slang.
    an aircraftman or naval rating

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Word History and Origins

Origin of erk1

First recorded in 1920–25; earlier naval slang for any noncommissioned rank; of uncertain origin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of erk1

C20: perhaps a corruption of AC (aircraftman)

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