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gork.

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.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡɔɹk/General-American/ɡɔːk/Received-Pronunciation
  1. 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
  2. A stuporous or imbecilic patient; a patient who has lost brain function.

    offensive · slang
  3. A despised person; dork, geek, jerk.

    slang
Where this word comes from

1970–75; perhaps back-formation from gorked (slang), meaning "anesthetized"; apparently an expressive coinage.

verb/ɡɔɹk/General-American/ɡɔːk/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To sedate a patient heavily.

    slang
Where this word comes from

1970–75; perhaps back-formation from gorked (slang), meaning "anesthetized"; apparently an expressive coinage.

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