English · Slang Attested

grok

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To understand (something) intuitively, to know (something) without having to think intellectually.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiểu trực giác, biết mà không cần nghĩ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I do not grok all fullness of what I read. In the history written by Master William Shakespeare I found myself full of happiness at the death of Romeo. Then I read on and learned that he had discorporated too soon – or so I thought I grokked. Why?

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fully and completely understand something in all of its details and intricacies.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiểu hoàn toàn và chi tiết mọi thứ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “grok” mean?

To understand (something) intuitively, to know (something) without having to think intellectually.

Is “grok” formal or informal?

grok is generally slang.

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