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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.
by ceanothus2 December 21, 2010
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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
by tyrekesage May 26, 2010
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Berkcan

It’s a dude with a HUGE bizeps. Someone really entertaining who will make you laugh even if you are not in the mood. Sweatpants is a real friend of someone with the name berkcan. Most time a beast.
There‘s Berkcan the Beast
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berika

someone that is carefree and doesn’t give a shit about anything.
by someguythatsstupid June 27, 2019
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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.
by IsaacE June 12, 2006
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berkshire

1.) In reference to Berkshire County, Massachusetts, known for its quaint small towns and unusually high cultural-attractions-to-people ratio.
2.) Exorbitant classiness or sophistication, often when such sophistication is unexpected.
Friend #1: Bro, I'm gunna slide into the DM's today!
Friend #2: I too will slide into the DM's but using an appropriate semicolon; I'm no savage.
Friend #1: Dude, that's berkshire.
by wx413 January 9, 2019
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The Berkley Shuffle

A dance that is done at Berkley High School in Berkley, Michigan.

This dance is always played as the last number at Homecoming, Prom, or etc. It's cue starts when Mr. Daas sings "Freshmen! Sophomores!" in the Berkley Rally Song. At that point, you hit your pelvis region and then throw your hands in the air and make a 'lasso' motion.

In order to perform this dance, everyone MUST be wearing eyeliner and have their hair in a perm.
Wow, that The Berkley Shuffle really hurt my pelvis.
by musettawaltz24 October 15, 2006
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