merk

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Alternative spelling of murk (“to murder”).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In truth, there are Easter eggs planted in just about every frame of Ready Player One, which never misses an opportunity to insert a recognizable character (hey, is that Jason Voorhees getting merked during the film’s first-person shooter level?) or toss a sop to the faithful.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To run.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “merk” mean?

Alternative spelling of murk (“to murder”).

Is “merk” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.