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kirk

Slang

Meaning
To lose your temper; go off.
Type
Slang
Used in
Washington, D.C., Maryland

What does “kirk” mean

A verb meaning to become very angry, lose control, or 'go off' on someone. It is recorded among native Washington, D.C. slang by Georgetown's Language and Communication in Washington, DC project. The term is used heavily in local go-go and hip-hop culture.

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