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Definition of borked

borked

/ˈbɔːrkt/
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• adjective

1

Broken, nonfunctional, or malfunctioning, especially with regard to computer hardware, software, or electronic systems.

Example

"The latest software update left my operating system completely borked, forcing me to restore from a backup."

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• Rhymes for borked

• Nearby Words

boring
boringly
boringness
borked
borlotti bean
borlotti beans
born

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 20th-century computing slang, likely as a playful alteration of 'broken' influenced by the nonsensical catchphrase 'bork, bork, bork' of the Swedish Chef character from The Muppet Show.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Borked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/borked
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