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A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian satirical black comedy novel by Anthony Burgess. It was published in 1962. It's about a teenager named Alex and his gang called "Droogs". They do crimes such as rape, murder, etc. There is a word that Alex refers as "ultra-violence" meaning they use excessive or extreme violence for their crimes. A Clockwork Orange later got an adaptation directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick. It was released in 1971. It received positive reviews. Alex was portrayed by Malcolm McDowell. National Film Registry lists the movie as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A Clockwork Orange remains as a pop culture icon through the years.
"I don't know why people don't like A Clockwork Orange. It's good to be honest."
by streetnightshift March 11, 2021
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A Clockwork Oranging

When you force an unsuspecting victim's eyes open so you can make them watch something you like, but they don't.
Since Alex refused to watch Mean Girls, I realized that A Clockwork Oranging him was the only option.
by Chuli-P September 1, 2025
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Clockwork

When you give a blowjob to someone and they are spinning there dick around in your mouth
Jack: Did you here that Ben gave a clockwork to that dead hooker on the street?
Matt: Nice
by Bill cosby’s boyfriend June 7, 2023
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Clockwork Soldier

From the franchise, Dishonored, Dishonored 2 and Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider. A clockwork machine made by Kirin Jindosh. An expensive piece of a robot, made to guard mansions, grand palaces and military structures in general.
Person 1: "Have you seen one of those Clockwork Soldiers? Those weird robots?"

Person 2: "Yeah, they're expensive as fuck!!"
by soma !! June 12, 2023
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