"Berserkeley" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of berserk + Berkeley Etymology templates: {{blend|en|berserk|Berkeley}} Blend of berserk + Berkeley Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Berserkeley
  1. (slang, humorous) The city of Berkeley, California or the University of California campus located there, both having a reputation for progressive or radical politics. Tags: humorous, slang Synonyms: Berzerkeley
    Sense id: en-Berserkeley-en-name-bQ8IeDqv Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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