Berkeley 

The birthplace of the free speech movement at the University of California at Berkeley in 1965. The epicenter of left wing politics in the 1960's and 1970's. A funky college town filled with aging hippies, university students and upwardly mobile young families. The location of the confrontation between police and protestors in People's Park in May 1969, where student protestor James Rector was shot and killed by police. The birthplace of new French and California cuisine through Alice Waters' Chez Panisse restaurant. The city where German film director Werner Herzog ate his shoe. The birthplace of the Acme Bread Company and Peets' Coffee & Tea, the coffeehouse chain that pioneered direct purchase of coffee beans from growers and would influence Starbucks and numerous other chains. Location of Moe's Books and Krishna Copy Center, the first photocopy center in the U.S.A.

Man, Berkeley was the center of the universe in the sixties and seventies.

Berkeley by DeborahKLA July 14, 2010

Burkecest 

The creepy and morally wrong sexual cult/ culture among the Burke Mountain Academy kids of the east. It involves the scary realization that everyone gets around to everyone thus bringing stupider and stupider people into the world. It is impossible to escape this essential part of the academy.

Don't tell me about it, I don't want to know about burkecest

Burkecest by Eastbeast July 1, 2011

UC-Berkeley 

AKA Cal. Known for liberal politics and perfect campus location. What the hell is in Palo Alto anyway? Stanford party scene my ass. The typical Stanford party: eat a bag of Milano cookies and stay up till the tonight show. You are hella weak. Also Berkeley was rated #1 public school in the nation...AGAIN. Stanford, what can I say, not good enough for the Ivy Leaguers not tight enough for the bay. That must suck.

ME: Sweet! I got into UC-Berkeley!

UC-Berkeley by FuccTheMan January 20, 2005

people's republic of berkeley 

(noun) nickname for the city of Berkeley, California, known not only for its well-known public University with a tradition of free speech, but for its reputation as a liberal/progressive community and a tradition (dating back to the Vietnam War) of the city government taking positions and passing resolutions on foreign policy issues (despite it having no influence or authority in this arena).

A: Why is the City Council debating the use of Predator drones in Pakistan? Aren't there potholes that need filling and budgets to balance?
B: Welcome to the People's Republic of Berkeley.

people's republic of berkeley by ceanothus2 December 21, 2010

UC Berkeley 

Best thing that will happen in your life. Nuff said. If you went to Cal, you know what I mean. If you go to Cal right now, you're the luckiest crowd living the best lives. If you are going to go to Cal, be prepared for the best years of your life. We got brains, got heart, got spirit, and $tanfurd got nothing on us. Go Bears.

Person 1: I need a synonym for "heaven," or "best place on earth."
Person 2: UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley by tyrekesage May 26, 2010

berkeley fog 

A passing cloud or scent of potsmoke, which is commonly experienced while walking the streets of the city of Berkeley, California. Often used to poke fun at Berkeley's marijuana-friendly population and attitude.

I was walking down Telegraph avenue with a few friends and we encountered the Berkeley fog while passing by one of the head shops.

berkeley fog by IsaacE June 12, 2006

Borker 

An alternate term for a dog. Particularly one that barks often or occasionally.

Borkers bark and are fluffy.

Borker by Stryk1r December 22, 2017