Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spock

verb/noun
/spɒk/
Definition
A term that can refer to specific gestures or attributes associated with the character Spock from the Star Trek franchise, or it may refer to the actual character himself.
Examples
  • She raised her hand to spock at the camera.
  • The fans at the convention loved to spock together for photos.
  • His way of thinking was very spock-like, always relying on logic.
Meaning
To ‘spock’ can refer to the iconic hand gesture made by Spock, characterized by holding the hand up with the palm facing outward and the fingers split into a ‘V’ shape. It may also refer to the character’s logical reasoning and calm demeanor.
Synonyms
  • gesture
  • signal
  • pose