English Explanatory Dictionary

conk out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly.
  2. To stop functioning.
  3. To die.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-conk out.wav

Word forms

conk out conks out conking out conked out konk out

Etymology

Possibly an onomatopoeic imitation of the sound of a stalling internal combustion engine. Possibly coined by British motorcyclists circa 1910.

Synonyms

zonk out
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