English A threek Etymology Blend of three + fork, playing on the fact that most traditional forks have four prongs, and that fork resembles four + k. Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /θɹiːk/ (General American) IPA(key): /θɹik/ Audio (US):(file) Noun threek (plural threeks) (humorous) A three-pronged fork. Near-synonym: trident