gork

American

[gawrk] / gɔrk /

noun

Medicine/Medical Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

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

Etymology

Origin of gork

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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, 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

"Gork, the Teenage Dragon" follows the titular monster about to leave his military school behind.

From Los Angeles Times

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