erks
noun British Slang.
1.
an aircraftsman of the lowest rank in the Royal Air force.
2.
a worthless, stupid person; jerk.
Origin:
1920–25; earlier naval slang for any noncommissioned rank; of uncertain origin
1920–25; earlier naval slang for any noncommissioned rank; of uncertain origin
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erk (ɜːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| slang (Brit) an aircraftman or naval rating | |
| [C20: perhaps a corruption of AC (aircraftman)] | |
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