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erk

erk [ urk ] (plural erks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. air force low-ranking member of RAF: an aircraftman or -woman or other low-ranking member of the Royal Air Force ( slang )

2. navy seaman: an ordinary sailor in the Royal Navy ( slang )

3. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who is disliked or despised ( dated slang insult )

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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