Conking: meaning, definitions and examples
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conking
[ kษลkษชล ]
informal usage
Conking typically refers to the act of losing consciousness or falling asleep abruptly, often due to exhaustion or being overwhelmed. The term can also imply a sudden stop or failure, especially in mechanical contexts such as engines or motors. This slang is associated predominantly with informal speech.
Synonyms
collapse, drop, faint, pass out.
Examples of usage
- I was so tired that I just conked out on the couch.
- His headache made him conk during the meeting.
- The old car tends to conk after driving for a long time.
Translations
Translations of the word "conking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conking
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช conking
๐ฎ๐ฉ conking
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝะบัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ conking
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท conking
๐ช๐ธ conking
๐น๐ท conking
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ conking
๐ธ๐ฐ conking
๐จ๐ณ ๅบท้
๐ธ๐ฎ conking
๐ฎ๐ธ conking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝะบะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช ะบะพะฝแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ conking
๐ฒ๐ฝ conking
Etymology
The term 'conk' as a verb originates from the early 19th century, possibly as a variation of the older word 'conk out', which carries a similar meaning of losing consciousness or failing. The word has a somewhat informal and colloquial tone, making it common in casual conversation. The use of 'conk' might also be related to the physical act of hitting one's head (a 'conk' is sometimes used to describe a blow to the head), leading to a loss of consciousness. Additionally, the word has been absorbed into various dialects of English, often used in a humorous or light-hearted manner. Over time, it has seen a broadened definition to include any situation where someone falls asleep suddenly or an engine unexpectedly stops working.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,623, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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