kerflooey

adjective

ker·​floo·​ey kər-ˈflü-ē 

: awry, kaput

go kerflooey

Word History

Etymology

ker-, semantically empty prefatory syllable (borrowed from Scots cer-) + flooey

Note: On Scots ker- see note at kerfuffle.

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kerflooey

• ennui
• buoy
• chewy
• dewy
• gooey