"Berserkeley" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Berzerkeley [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of berserk + Berkeley. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|berserk|Berkeley}} Blend of berserk + Berkeley Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Berserkeley
  1. (slang, humorous) Nickname for Berkeley: a city in Alameda County, California, United States; or the University of California campus located there, both having a reputation for progressive or radical politics. Tags: humorous, slang Categories (place): Cities in California, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in California, USA, Places in the United States

Alternative forms

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