gork

noun, verb — 4 senses

gork

noun

US /ɡɔɹk/ · UK /ɡɔːk/

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

1

Medicine, Sciences 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.

2

Medicine, Sciences Offensive, Slang A stuporous or imbecilic patient; a patient who has lost brain function.

3

Slang A despised person; dork, geek, jerk.

gork

verb

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

1

Medicine, Sciences Slang To sedate a patient heavily.

Related terms
gorked

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