Fred Nerk

Fred Nerk

A man whose identity is unknown or being protected, as in legal proceedings. The spellings "Nerks" and "Nurk" can also be used. Primarily heard in Australia. The victim is a Fred Nerk—no identification was found on him. The case was brought by a Fred Nerk, so we don't know the true identity of the man suing us.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • John Doe
  • zilch
  • Jane Doe
  • doe
  • Richard Roe
  • beyond a reasonable doubt
  • reasonable
  • live in cotton wool
  • be as safe as houses
  • identity politics