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- 1. obstruct (someone, especially a candidate for public office) by systematically defaming or vilifying them: informal US "“We're going to bork him,” said an opponent"
US English dictionary. cite. obstruct (someone, especially a candidate for public office) by system.... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
Define bork. bork synonyms, bork pronunciation, bork translation, English dictionary definition of bork. vb 1. to incorrectly configure a device, esp a computer 2. to cause damage to 3. jocular US to disrespect or vilify, esp in order to obstruct a person's...
2 days ago · verb (transitive) 1. to incorrectly configure a device, esp a computer. 2. to cause damage to. 3. US humorous. to disrespect or vilify, esp in order to obstruct a person's appointment to public office. Collins English Dictionary.
Bork Definition. (US, politics, often pejorative) To defeat a judicial nomination through a concerted attack on the nominee's character, background and philosophy. To misconfigure, especially a computer or other complex device. To break or damage.
Bork definition: to cause to malfunction, especially computer hardware or software. See examples of BORK used in a sentence.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2022 bork (bôrk), USA pronunciation v.t. to attack (a candidate or public figure) systematically, esp. in the media.
bork. Quick Reference. Obstruct (someone, especially a candidate for public office) by systematically defaming or vilifying them. The word comes from the name of Robert Bork (1927– ), an American judge whose nomination to the Supreme Court (1987) was rejected following unfavourable publicity for his allegedly extreme views.
