English · Slang Attested

berserkeley

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Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biệt danh của thành phố Berkeley, California, Hoa Kỳ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“Your car, your”—he does a Hollywood SS officer accent—“‘Volkswagen.’ What’s its name?” [...] “[...] It’s Garcia.” [...] “An ex-Berserkeley Beatnik boyfriend named it. After Jerry Garcia, y’ know, the Grateful Dead man. He abandoned it at my dorm when its engine sent a gasket through the back around

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “berserkeley” mean?

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.

Is “berserkeley” formal or informal?

berserkeley is generally humorous, slang.

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