Definition of conk
slang, chiefly British
: nose
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Origin and Etymology of conk
perhaps from conch
Definition of conk
Origin and Etymology of conk
English slang conk head
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably alteration of conch
Definition of conk
conked;
conking;
conks
1
: break down;
especially
: stall
—usually used with out
- the motor suddenly conked out
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably imitative
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First Known Use: 1918
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Origin and Etymology of conk
probably by shortening & alteration from congolene preparation used for straightening hair
Definition of conk
: a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly waved — called also
process
First Known Use of conk
1965
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