kirk

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Meaning · English

To kill or assassinate, especially for political reasons.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I was even sent a pornographic image of a nude man. One individual stated that I should be ‘Kirked.’

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 “kirk” mean?

To kill or assassinate, especially for political reasons.

Is “kirk” formal or informal?

kirk is generally slang.