What it means
Completely naked, not a stitch on you. It comes from stark naked, and it’s the sort of daft, slightly cheeky word that makes the whole situation feel less scandalous in broad daylight. Usually pops up when someone’s been caught out, woken up after a messy night, or done something spectacularly ill-advised for no good reason.
Usage examples
"Pulled the curtains and the neighbour was in the kitchen starkers, buttering toast. He clocked me, gave a cheeky wave, then scarpered upstairs."
"He ran across the garden starkers for a dare, then realised the neighbours were having a barbecue."
"I was getting changed for the pool, half starkers, when the changing room door swung wide open."
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