Gorky Definition & Meaning

gorky
noun
  1. Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts
  2. an industrial city in the European part of Russia; birthplace of Maksim Gorky

"Gorky" in song lyrics

See how gorky is used in real songs:

  • "maxum gorky"
    AOL — AOL
  • "maxim gorky"
    AOL — AOL
  • "quotes by maxim gorky"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gorky"

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