Orc

Word ORC
Character 3
Hyphenation orc
Pronunciations /ɔːk/

Definitions and meanings of "Orc"

What do we mean by orc?

Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.

Something you don't wanna get in a fight with. Urban Dictionary

Mythological creature beast like, you can find in the most rpg games. Orc is a creation of Tolkin. The word orc is based on the greek word orkos=oath. And that because orcs and ogres are the minions of the ancient mythological roman god Orcus, familiar with greek underworld god Hades. Orcus was also the god of oaths. Urban Dictionary

A person who is not only horribly ugly but uncompromisingly evil as well; from the Orcs in J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". Urban Dictionary

Another name for a goblin, invented by JRR Tolkien. The word was taken from Anglo-Saxon "orc-nea" meaning monster or demon, which itself comes from Latin "Orcus," a god of the dead. Orcs are goblin warriors that were created in the First Age of Middle-Earth by Melkor, an evil Valar (read, demon with godlike power), who captured a number of Elves and tortured and maimed them until they became Orcs. Urban Dictionary

A race in the Elder Scrolls video game series. Orcs, also called Orsimer in ancient times, are sophisticated barbarian beast peoples of the Wrothgarian Mountains, Dragontail Mountains, and Orsinium. They are noted for their unshakable courage in war and their unflinching endurance of hardships. In the past, Orcs have been widely feared and hated by the other nations and races of Tamriel, but they have slowly won acceptance in the Empire, in particular for their distinguished service in the Emperor's Legions. Orc armorers are prized for their craftsmanship, and Orc warriors in heavy armor are among the finest front-line troops in the Empire, and are fearsome when using their berserker rage. Most Imperial citizens regard the Orc society as rough and cruel, but there is much to admire in their fierce tribal loyalties and generous equality of rank and respect among the sexes. The Hero of Daggerfall reported Gortwog gro-Nagorm united his people by establishing an autonomous enclave, and forced the Emperor Uriel Septim VII to recognize Orsinium as an equal of the other lesser kingdoms (such as Daggerfall or Sentinel). Their religion centers around the worship of the Daedric Prince who governs outcasts, Malacath. Urban Dictionary

A supporter of Rangers Football Club. Urban Dictionary

A Kobaloid creature possessing great strength. Orcs usually come out at night but are not fully nocturnal. They are the second most intelligent (to Goblins) and second strongest (to trolls) Kobaloids. In general they are a society of barbaric, sociopathic warriors, but some will resort to more peaceful methods. If it suits their interests, of course. Since they are, of course, not real, use this term to refer to a stupid and brutish individual. Urban Dictionary

1. A caricature of the Incredible Hulk with an over-large head, giant-sized tusks and muscled limbs so disproportionately thick he can't move them. He usually carries an obscenely large axe, and sometimes wears a silly horned Brunhilda helmet for good measure. His jaws are always agape in a permanent moronic grimace so we can see his yellowed tusks, but how he manages to close his mouth remains a mystery. 2. In the 1st and 2nd edition D&D game, a race of warlike humanoids with porcine snouts who are closely related to humans and can interbreed with them. 3. In J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, a race of creatures that were once elves, but have been corrupted by the dark powers of Morgoth and serve Sauron and Sauroman during the war of the ring. They were, in a sense, Tolkien's critique of industrial warfare. Also known as "goblins". Urban Dictionary

A breed of hideously ugly 'lady' who inhabitate the barren landscape of Mordor. Orcs generally, but not always have the following attributes: back boobs, facial hair, missing teeth, a tramp stamp, too tight clothing, imitation gold jewelry, hoop earrings, inappropriate body piercings for their age, 3 kids with no present father figure, a cackling laugh, a distinct lack of class. Urban Dictionary

Orcs are a fictional race seen in many modern fantasy mediums (such as books and games), made of large, savage, and sometimes irredeemably evil humanoids. Created by J.R.R Tolkien, and their name was intended to be based on Old English words for "demon" or "ogre." In Tolkien's works, smaller Orcs are sometimes referred to specifically as "Goblins," so in this sense one may consider an Orc to be a larger and more brutish type of Goblin, however outside of Tolkien's works this is rarely true, and Orcs are often made out to be a distinct race from Goblins, although in the Warhammer setting Orcs and Goblins are related races, part of a larger family of races known as "Greenskins." Orcs are almost always savage and/or warlike, and are usually made out to be evil, unintelligent and pitiful monsters, and are often a creature simply used for "slaying fodder" for quests. However in the Warhammer settings Orcs or "Orks" are playable armies, and there is a sense of whimsy and glorified stupidity about them. The Warcraft setting they are also playable; and their bloodlust and depravity came from being controlled by a demon curse which they have freed themselves from, and now have a sense of honour. In some other settings they are also from time-to-time given this "noble savage" image. Urban Dictionary

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The word "orc" in example sentences

The term orc or its variant ork has been used to describe a large fish, whale or sea-monster. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"The publisher says that they believe this beheaded orc is the objectionable content in question," Doctorow wrote on BoingBoing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In Tolkien's world, the only good orc is a dead orc. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But regardless, the life of the average orc is going to be nasty, brutish and short. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The word orc originally described grampi, a class of carnivorous cetaceans that includes the killer whale orca. ❋ Unknown (2005)

“Thoe orc is carrying 6 gold bricks, but each one is like 25 lbs, you can’t carry them all … “But then how was * he* carrying it?!?” ❋ Unknown (2009)

There’s a bigger language barrier to consider if an orc is talking to a human. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Thick and muscular of limb and torso, the orc was a skilled fighter despite barely being of adult years. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

Hate to see her fighting for someone like Rehgar Earthfury or worse, Varian concluded, referring to the orc shaman for whom they had battled as gladiators and slaves of the Crimson Ring. ❋ Richard A. Knaak (2010)

It was entirely like Cairne to have challenged Garrosh if he felt that the orc was a true danger to the well-being of the Horde. ❋ Christie Golden (2010)

She soon realizes that the human camp-followers who tag along with the orc are the very worst that humanity has to offer, and that she can gain some level of protection among the orcs. ❋ Tia Nevitt (2007)

The orc is the beast-man, a man overwhelmed and consumed by low, brutish forces. ❋ Unknown (2005)

So is the work of J.R.R. Tolkien -- he plucked the word "orc," for the sinister race of goblins in "The Lord of the R.ngs," directly from the original language of "Beowulf." ❋ Unknown (2007)

You might want to find a name for your tribe other than "orc". ❋ Miss Snark (2006)

"[I don't want to] [fight] you, i want to keep my [intestines]." ❋ 3052 (2005)

[oo] [monster]!! [you look like] an orc ❋ Stpr (2007)

[I don't] [trust] that guy. He [seems like] a real orc to me. ❋ Pentozali (2009)

I have a +2 [sword] of Orc-slaying, and since I'm a [ranger] with Favored Enemey (goblin-kind), I get another +4 to damage [orcs]! Sweet! ❋ Anonymous (2003)

[Orc] names always follow a strict format, being that they have a main name, and a gender prefix preceding a last name. For example, [Burz] gro-Kash, or Shingro gra-Gubbug. (gro = male, [gra] = female) [Orcs] also make excellent warriors who excel in combat with Blunt weapons in Heavy Armor. ❋ Elder Scrolls (2008)

''Look at those [scummy] [orcs] smashing up [Manchester city] centre.'' ''The bigotry and violence of the orcs must be an escape from their miserable poverty-stricken lives.'' ''That orc really reeks.'' ❋ Rory The Sheep (2009)

[Tom] [Buchanan] is such an [Orc]. ❋ Melanie (2003)

I play as an orc so I can [take advantage] of starting off with a 20 Strength as a 1st level [barbarian] with my [Hackmaster] +12. ❋ Killing Kittens (2006)

Dude, did you [see how] many fucking [orcs] there were in [Mordor] last night? It was disgusting! ❋ MrKoi (2007)

"The [orcs] are coming!" "Well don't just [stand] there, [slay] them all!" ❋ DanCornelius (2011)

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