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conk

 

[kɔŋk ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

slang term

Conk refers to a person's head, especially in a casual or humorous context. It is often used in informal conversation.

Synonyms

dome, head, noggin.

Examples of usage

  • He bumped his conk on the door frame.
  • Watch out for my conk; it's sensitive.
  • She knocked her conk when she fell.
  • Don't mess with my conk, it's already sore.
Context #2 | Verb

casual action

To conk means to hit someone or something on the head. This term is often used to describe a playful or accidental striking.

Synonyms

hit, knock, strike.

Examples of usage

  • He conked him on the head with a pillow.
  • She conked the table with her elbow.
  • I accidentally conked my friend during the game.
  • Don't conk the dog; he didn't mean to get in your way.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'conk' is believed to originate from the 1920s and is thought to be derived from the word 'concussion'.
  • In some contexts, it has roots in Caribbean slang, where it may refer to a style of hair straightening.
  • Interestingly, 'conk' is related to the word 'conk out', which means to stop working suddenly, especially for machinery.

Pop Culture

  • In the movie 'Home Alone', the character Kevin famously uses a toy that makes a 'conk' sound to prank his enemies.
  • The phrase 'conk out' has been popularized in various TV shows and movies to depict something breaking down unexpectedly.
  • The term 'conk' has appeared in various music lyrics, often as a humorous reference to someone getting knocked out.

Science

  • Hitting the head can lead to concussion, which shows a strong link to brain injury caused by a blow.
  • Studies show that repeated impacts on the head can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes.
  • The human skull protects the brain, but strong enough force from 'conking' can still result in injury.

Psychology

  • Physical impacts to the head can cause a range of emotional responses, including confusion or aggression.
  • People often use humor or wordplay, like 'conk', to cope with situations involving injury or embarrassment.
  • The idea of 'getting conked' can lead to feelings of vulnerability, particularly in social situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "conk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cogumelo

🇮🇳 काँक

🇩🇪 Pilz

🇮🇩 jamur

🇺🇦 гриб

🇵🇱 grzyb

🇯🇵 コンク

🇫🇷 champignon

🇪🇸 hongo

🇹🇷 mantar

🇰🇷 송이

🇸🇦 فطر

🇨🇿 houbu

🇸🇰 huba

🇨🇳 菌

🇸🇮 goba

🇮🇸 sveppur

🇰🇿 саңырауқұлақ

🇬🇪 სოკო

🇦🇿 göbələk

🇲🇽 hongo

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,090, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.