gorp Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɔɹp/
What Does Gorp Mean?
Gorp is a noun that means A loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
Gorp in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɔɹp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gorps |
Gorp Definition (Noun)
- A loose mixture of dried fruit, nuts, frequently salt, and sometimes other ingredients; designed as an energy supplement for use while hiking, climbing, canoeing, etc.
Synonyms of Gorp
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Gorp synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gorp
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Gorp in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gorp (usually uncountable, plural gorps)
Origin of Gorp
The Oxford English Dictionary cites a 1913 reference to the verb gorp (“to eat greedily”). The occasionally theorized "good old raisins and peanuts" and "granola, oats, raisins, peanuts" are probably backronyms.
How to Pronounce Gorp
You say gorp as //ˈɡɔɹp//. It has 1 syllable.