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.
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.
by DanCornelius September 22, 2011
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Mostly noted by their overpowered grenades or "nades" and their super powered lightning strikes.
Mostly noted by their overpowered grenades or "nades" and their super powered lightning strikes.
(CT)Jesus!: FIRE IN THE HOLE!
*boom* (kills 5 people)
(T)*DEAD*Rambo: Freakin GAY ORC NADE!
(T)*DEAD*Mr. X: GAY ORC!
(T)*DEAD*Homer: Jesus is such a nubb
(T)*DEAD*Hall Waxor!: Why does everyone have to be an orc
(T)*DEAD*:Schlick: OMFGG!!!!1!
*boom* (kills 5 people)
(T)*DEAD*Rambo: Freakin GAY ORC NADE!
(T)*DEAD*Mr. X: GAY ORC!
(T)*DEAD*Homer: Jesus is such a nubb
(T)*DEAD*Hall Waxor!: Why does everyone have to be an orc
(T)*DEAD*:Schlick: OMFGG!!!!1!
by Creamey July 3, 2006
Get the orc mug.A person or species of exquiste ugliness with bad breath and other odors. Despicable item or quality of a person, or the person as a whole.
by Mr. Hacky December 29, 2007
Get the orc mug.by buckeyeoh April 24, 2018
Get the Orc mug.The definition is commonly used to call uneducated, barbaric citizens in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The victims are mainly from rural areas who are just moved to the capital city or not civilized people.
Don't be an orc, use crossroad man!
Чи ямар өлөн юм бэ? Битгий орк шиг байл даа
Оркууд хаа сайгүй/ Orcs are everywhere etc
Чи ямар өлөн юм бэ? Битгий орк шиг байл даа
Оркууд хаа сайгүй/ Orcs are everywhere etc
by sOruul ah n bn October 16, 2015
Get the orc mug.Obnoxious Rabid Conservative. Often the product of inbreeding or violence, ORCs exist to threaten and antagonize liberals, moderates, and sometimes even reasonably right-leaning folks. To an ORC, the focus of the political battle is mostly about destroying and demoralizing your enemies, with productive or helpful rhetoric taking a back seat. ORCs are not to be confused with the monsters of fiction, who, being an entire species, do have a few decent individuals in their number.
Yeah, but he's a complete ORC, so don't take his opinions or favorite news sources too seriously. Just pray he doesn't vote.
by Havokado January 6, 2019
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