kerflooey


ker·floo·ey

adj \kər-ˈflü-ē\

Definition of KERFLOOEY

: awry, kaput <go kerflooey>

Origin of KERFLOOEY

ker-, echoic prefix + flooey
First Known Use: 1918

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