Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porlock
Noun
/ˈpɔː.lɒk/
Definition
A place name often associated with the village of Porlock in Somerset, England.
Examples
- During his writing, he experienced a porlock, which made him lose his train of thought.
- The sudden noise was a porlock that interrupted the quiet atmosphere of the room.
Meaning
The term is often used in the context of literary references and can imply something unexpected or disruptive.
Synonyms
- interruption
- disturbance
- disruption
