Definition of conk
slang, chiefly British
:nose
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Origin and Etymology of conk
Origin and Etymology of conk
Definition of conk
:the visible fruiting body of a bracket fungus;
also
:decay caused by such a fungus
Origin and Etymology of conk
Definition of conk
intransitive verb
1
:break down;
especially
:stall
—usually used with out
- the motor suddenly conked out
Origin and Etymology of conk
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably by shortening & alteration from congolene preparation used for straightening hair
First Known Use of conk
1965
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