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conks Definition and Meaning in English (conks definition)

verb
Synonyms:breaks downfailsstops working
Quick Answer • Definition

Conks definition: When a machine or person conks out, it or they suddenly stop working or fall asleep.

Definitions of Conks

  1. 1verb(informal)

    When a machine or person conks out, it or they suddenly stop working or fall asleep.

  2. 2noun(slang)

    Conks are slang for hard blows to someone's head.

Example Sentences

casual

“My old car often conks out on long journeys.”

casual

“He was so tired that he conks out on the sofa every night.”

casual

“The boxer delivered several conks to his opponent's head.”

Synonyms

breaks downfailsstops working

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveconk
past tenseconked
present participleconking
nounconk

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Conks definition: When a machine or person conks out, it or they suddenly stop working or fall asleep.
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'Conks' translates to 'conks' in English. Conks definition: When a machine or person conks out, it or they suddenly stop working or fall asleep.
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