merk
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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.