gork
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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
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/ɡɔɹk/
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/ɡɔɹk/ · /ɡɔːk/
Definition of gork
4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
noun
- (offensive, slang)A terminal patient whose brain is nonfunctional and the rest of whose body can be kept functioning only by the extensive use of mechanical devices and nutrient solutions.
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noun
- (offensive, slang)A terminal patient whose brain is nonfunctional and the rest of whose body can be kept functioning only by the extensive use of mechanical devices and nutrient solutions.
- (offensive, slang)A stuporous or imbecilic patient; a patient who has lost brain function.
- (slang)A despised person; dork, geek, jerk.
verb
- (slang)To sedate a patient heavily.
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Etymology
1970–75; perhaps back-formation from gorked (slang), meaning "anesthetized"; apparently an expressive coinage.
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