Meaning of gorp | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of gorp.
   alt-of, uncountable
2. 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.
   uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Before you take⟳ off, pack⟳ food for picnics and snacks. Experienced biking adventurers usually fill⟳ a plastic bag with a quick-energy concoction called "gorp" (good-old-raisins-and-peanuts). Create⟳ your own⟳ gorp according to taste⟳.”

“Nuts are cheap. Per pound: peanuts, $1.50, pistachios, $1.80, hazelnuts, 75¢. Mix⟳ them with dried fruit and you have⟳ a scrumptious gorp.”

““They were living in their pajamas so as not to have⟳ too much laundry. They were eating gorp for their suppers.” “I'm not even going to ask⟳ what gorp is,” Sarah said, “It's a mixture of wheat germ and nuts and dried—””

“i also take⟳ some cheese and hard salami and crackers which are normally not contained in gorp to give⟳ even more variety. variety is the key here, and a bag of gorp curtails this.....unless of course you wish⟳ to pack⟳ ten different varieties of gorp with you :^)”

““Do you want⟳ some gorp? I have⟳ an extra bag.” Gorp was like⟳ gold by that point⟳. Nobody had any left. She thought of the M&M's. Her mouth began to water, but she stayed strong.”

““What if I need⟳ energy?” “Well, try⟳ some G.O.R.P.” “What's G.O.R.P.?” “It's a cereal that you eat⟳ with your hands.””

““What if I need⟳ energy?” “Well, try⟳ some G.O.R.P.” “What's G.O.R.P.?” “It's a cereal that you eat⟳ with your hands.””

“You will also want⟳ to include⟳ a snack for hikes longer than a couple of miles. A bag full of GORP (good ol’ raisins and peanuts) will kick⟳ up your energy level fast.”

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