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- [kongk, kawngk]
- /kɒŋk, kɔŋk/
- /kɒŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kongk, kawngk]
- /kɒŋk, kɔŋk/
Definitions of conked word
- noun conked a method of chemically straightening the hair. 1
- noun conked a hairstyle in which the hair has been chemically straightened and sometimes set into waves. 1
- verb with object conked to straighten (kinky hair) by the use of chemicals: to have one's hair conked. 1
- verb without object conked to break or fail, as a machine or engine (often followed by out): The engine conked out halfway there. 1
- verb without object conked to slow down or stop; lose energy (often followed by out). 1
- verb without object conked to go to sleep (usually followed by off or out). 1
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Origin of conked
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Conked
noun
adjective
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pronoun
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conjunction
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conked popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conked usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conked
adjective conked
- sleeping — the state of a person, animal, or plant that sleeps.
- asleep — Someone who is asleep is sleeping.
- out of it — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- slumbering — to sleep, especially lightly; doze; drowse.
- out cold — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
Top questions with conked
- what is conked hair?
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