erk
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Meaning · English
A member of the groundcrew in the RAF.
Register: slang
Examples
But I wasn’t accepted for flying duty—eyesight failed me. Neither was Frank, which, I’m ashamed to say, I found a relief. We were both channelled as aircrafthands, known to everyone as erks.
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 “erk” mean?
A member of the groundcrew in the RAF.
Is “erk” formal or informal?
erk is generally slang.