zorch

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Meaning · English

To destroy or ruin, especially by electronic means.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I was well on my way to zorching my GPA as a sophomore and becoming quite the computer hacker when Luis my mentor took me aside. He told me that my grades werent up to snuff when I told him I was getting C's in Spanish (that was my best subject that month).

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 “zorch” mean?

To destroy or ruin, especially by electronic means.

Is “zorch” formal or informal?

zorch is generally slang.