bork
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To misconfigure, break, or damage, especially a computer or other complex device.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The first time I tried the test machine that I got, I borked the configuration pretty badly (I.e., I inverted the interfaces among other things).
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bork” mean?
To misconfigure, break, or damage, especially a computer or other complex device.
Is “bork” formal or informal?
bork is generally slang.