Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nerk

/ˈnɜɹk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
nerk
IPA
/ˈnɜɹk/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stupid or objectionable person.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of nerd + jerk? Compare neek.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnɜɹk/
  • British English: /ˈnɜːk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

nerks (plural)

Rhymes With

work good work manual work jerk clerk burke kirk orphan work dirk turk perk quirk

Questions

How do you pronounce nerk?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɜɹk/.
What does nerk mean?
A stupid or objectionable person.
Where does nerk come from?
Blend of nerd + jerk? Compare neek.

How to pronounce nerk

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈnɜɹk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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