General
moloko
What does moloko mean?
By cultural extension, a nod to A Clockwork Orange aesthetics whenever milk is given a sinister edge.
"The bar served white cocktails it cheekily branded moloko."
Origin
Burgess coined the Nadsat usage in A Clockwork Orange (1962) directly from the Russian 'moloko', 'milk'. 'Korova', the milk bar's name, is likewise Russian for 'cow'.
Frequently asked questions
What does moloko mean?
It is Nadsat for milk, taken straight from the Russian word 'moloko'.
What is moloko plus?
It is the milk laced with drugs sold at the Korova Milk Bar to prime Alex's gang for violence.
Why is the milk bar called Korova?
Korova is Russian for 'cow', fitting a bar that serves moloko, milk.
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