bork

Pronunciation




Etymology 1
A reference to the unsuccessful 1987 nomination of Robert Bork (1927–2012); first appeared in print that same year.

Verb

 * 1)  To defeat a person's appointment or election, judicial nomination, etc., through a concerted attack on the person's character, background, and philosophy.

Etymology 2
Possibly derived from, an intentional misspelling of the word used in ironic or humorous contexts; or from the usage described under “Etymology 1” above.

Verb

 * 1)  To misconfigure, break, or damage, especially a computer or other complex device.
 * 2)  To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.
 * 1)  To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.
 * 1)  To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.
 * 1)  To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.
 * 1)  To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.

Etymology 3
From the species name of.

Noun

 * 1)  The  or , a species of   native to the Southern Ocean.

Etymology 4
Mutation of.

Noun

 * 1)  The sound a dog makes.

Verb

 * 1)  (of a dog) To bark

Etymology 5
Perhaps from a.

Verb

 * 1)  To boink.

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) bark (exterior covering of a tree)
 * 2) cortex (outer layer of an internal organ or body structure)
 * 1) cortex (outer layer of an internal organ or body structure)