gork

[ gawrk ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a patient whose brain has suffered severe and irreversible damage and whose vital functions are being maintained by artificial means.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gork¹

First recorded in 1970–75; perhaps back formation from gorked (slang) anesthetized; apparently an expressive coinage

Example Sentences

In 2017, he published the fantasy novel “Gork, the Teenage Dragon.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Gork,” said Nelson, punching Columbus in the stomach with his right flipper, and then trying to push him over with his left flipper.

From Literature

“Gork?” he inquired, turning to slant his head wisely at Mrs. Popper, and looking at her pleadingly with his right eye.

From Literature

“Gork!” said Captain Cook, suddenly getting lively again.

From Literature

"Gork, the Teenage Dragon," Gabe Hudson's coming-of-age fantasy novel about an awkward but sweet creature about to graduate from high school, could soon be headed to the small screen, Deadline reports.

From Los Angeles Times