\ ˈkäŋk
, ˈkȯŋk \
, ˈkȯŋk \
Definition of conk
(Entry 1 of 6)
slang, chiefly British
: nose
conk
verb (1)
conked; conking; conks
Definition of conk (Entry 2 of 6)
: to hit especially on the head : knock out
conk
noun (2)Definition of conk (Entry 3 of 6)
: the visible fruiting body of a bracket fungus
also
: decay caused by such a fungus
conk
verb (2)
conked; conking; conks
Definition of conk (Entry 4 of 6)
conk
verb (3)
conked; conking; conks
Definition of conk (Entry 5 of 6)
: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals
conk
noun (3)Definition of conk (Entry 6 of 6)
: a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly waved
— called also process
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Other Words from conk
Noun (2)
conky
\
ˈkäŋ-kē
, ˈkȯŋ-
\
adjective
, ˈkȯŋ-
\
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for conk
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- beak,
- honker
- [slang],
- neb,
- nose,
- nozzle
- [slang],
- proboscis,
- schnoz
- (or schnozz)
- [slang],
- schnozzle
- [slang],
- smeller,
- snoot,
- snout
Synonyms: Verb (2)
Antonyms: Verb (2)
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“Conk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conk. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of conk was in 1812
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