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New Orc Times

(internet slang, derogatory) The New York Times (suggesting that it supports Russia against Ukraine).

ˈnu ˈɔɹ ˈtaɪmzCoined ~20222020sGen AlphaCurrent150 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2022 · 1 year of recorded use
2022Born2026: 1 citationToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026US

(internet slang, derogatory) The New York Times (suggesting that it supports Russia against Ukraine).

Origin: . Orc is a nickname used towards Russian soldiers taking part in their country's invasion of Ukraine. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"New Orc Times" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning the new york times (suggesting that it supports russia against ukraine). Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.

For ESL learners

"New Orc Times" is highly informal and vulgar English meaning the new york times (suggesting that it supports russia against ukraine). It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the new york times (suggesting that it supports russia against ukraine)" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake for non-native speakers is to use "New Orc Times" thinking it is neutral; in fact it is rude and can offend, so avoid it in writing or in any professional setting.

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  • “Even the New Orc Times Admits It: Trump's Iran War Just Broke the American Empire www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ67...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “12. [↑](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orco_(jerga)#cite_ref-12 "Volver arriba")Kushpit, Anastasiia (5 de enero de 2024). [«'The New Orc Times': мережа захейтила відоме ЗМІ через підігрування пропаганді Кремля»](https://24tv.ua/vidannya-the-new-york-times-vtrapilo-skandal-memi_n2466453). _[24 Kanal](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_Kanal?action=edit&redlink=1 "24 Kanal (aún no redactado)")_.”

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"New Orc Times" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning the new york times (suggesting that it supports russia against ukraine). Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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