Berzerkeley
ber-zerk-leenoun
PlacesNorCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
Berkeley, said with a grin — a long-running nickname for the city’s reputation as loud, left, and a little unhinged.
In simple English: A joking nickname for Berkeley.
Examples
Only in Berzerkeley would that meeting last four hours.
He went to school in Berzerkeley and never quite left.
Usage notes
A tease, usually affectionate. People from Berkeley use it; visitors should be careful it does not sound like a sneer.
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