gorp

[ gawrp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the like eaten as a high-energy snack, as by hikers and climbers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gorp¹

First recorded in 1955–60; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

New York designer Sandy Liang’s summer collaboration with Salomon uses ribbons and bows for a refreshing twist on the gorp standard.

From Los Angeles Times

In any other era, the idea of weighing in on the aesthetic qualities of sticks might have been left behind in the wilderness like stray bits of gorp.

From New York Times

I didn’t want to enter “50 handfuls of gorp” into my food log, so I would leave the lid on the gorp tub and — if I actually felt hungry, not just bored or worried — I would eat an apple instead.

From New York Times

A rash from poison oak, A sunburn raw and red, Some gorp that made me choke, A branch that whacked my head.

From Washington Post

Remember simple trail mix or gorp, that loose collection of nuts, raisins or other dried fruit, maybe with pieces of coconut or some chocolate chips?

From New York Times