Definition of conk
slang, chiefly British
: nose
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Origin and Etymology of conk
perhaps from conch
First Known Use: 1812
Origin and Etymology of conk
English slang conk head
First Known Use: 1821
conk
Definition of conk
: the visible fruiting body of a bracket fungus; also : decay caused by such a fungus
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably alteration of conch
First Known Use: 1851
conk
Definition of conk
intransitive verb
1 : break down; especially : stall —usually used with out the motor suddenly conked out
2a : faintb : to go to sleep —usually used with off or out conked out for a while after lunchc : die I caught pneumonia. I almost conked — Truman Capote
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably imitative
First Known Use: 1918
conk
Definition of conk
transitive verb
: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals
Origin and Etymology of conk
probably by shortening & alteration from congolene preparation used for straightening hair
First Known Use: 1943
conk
Definition of conk
: a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly waved —called also process
1965
First Known Use of conk
1965
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