 conk |
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| 1. | [ verb ] pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain | |
| Synonyms: | swoon pass_out faint | |
| Related terms: | lose_consciousness faint | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (biology) die (colloquial) | |
| Synonyms: | drop_dead croak pop_off choke buy_the_farm snuff_it die_suddenly die_unexpectedly cash_in_one's_chips give-up_the_ghost kick_the_bucket | |
| Examples: | "The old man finally kicked the bucket" |
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| Related terms: | die colloquialism | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hit, esp. on the head | |
| Examples: | "The stranger conked him and he fainted" |
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| Related terms: | hit | |
| 4. | [ verb ] come to a stop | |
| Synonyms: | stall | |
| Examples: | "The car stalled in the driveway" |
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| Related terms: | stop driving | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (British) informal term for the nose | |
| Related terms: | nose UK | |
| Similar spelling: |
Conkey Coons Coins Counce coyness coinage Cong |
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