borked
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Particularly of computers or other complex devices: broken, damaged, out of order.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As a PC technician, you're responsible for doing a certain amount of network troubleshooting, but if the router is really borked, it'll require more management than you'd be expected to handle (or be tested on in the A+ exam).
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).
Common questions
What does “borked” mean?
Particularly of computers or other complex devices: broken, damaged, out of order.
Is “borked” formal or informal?
borked is generally humorous, slang.