kerflooey

adjective

ker·​floo·​ey kər-ˈflü-ē How to pronounce kerflooey (audio)
: awry, kaput
go kerflooey

Word History

Etymology

ker-, echoic prefix + flooey

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kerflooey was in 1918

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Cite this Entry

“Kerflooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kerflooey. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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