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Berk vs Berm - What's the difference?

berk | berm |

As nouns the difference between berk and berm

is that berk is (british|slang|pejorative) a fool, prat, twit while berm is a narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope.

As a verb berm is

to provide something with a berm.

berk

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British, slang, pejorative) A fool, prat, twit.
  • (British, slang) An idiot, in an affectionate sense.
  • (Cockney rhyming slang, vulgar) Cunt.

    • Usage notes

    It is not perceived to be excessively rude, perhaps because, whilst it is known for being a slang word, its origin in rhyming slang is not well known.

    See also

    * Belvoir (pronounced Beaver)

    References

    * Chambers Dictionary : Entry for berk * Cassell's Dictionary of Slang . Jonathon Green. Pub. Cassel & Co. ISBN 0-304-35167-9

    Anagrams

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    berm

    English

    (wikipedia berm)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope
  • A raised bank or path, especially the bank of a canal opposite the towpath
  • A terrace formed by wave action along a beach
  • A mound or bank of earth, used especially as a barrier or to provide insulation
  • A ledge between the parapet and the moat in a fortification
  • A strip of land between a street and sidewalk (regional)

    • Synonyms

    * (strip of land between street and sidewalk) see list at (m)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To provide something with a berm
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