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conk

Pronunciation: [kɔŋk]

Word

Learn how to use conk in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to hit someone on the head, usually causing them to become unconscious for a short time. Imagine bumping your friend's head gently as a joke, or someone getting knocked out in a movie.

Example

He conked his friend on the head playfully during their game.

Example

She didn’t conk him; she gave him a friendly tap on the shoulder instead.

Example

Did you see who conked him during the match?

Context: “physical injury”

(noun) a hit or strike on the head. If someone gets a knock on the head, we can call it a conk.

Example

After he fell, he had a small conk on his head but was okay.

Example

The player didn’t get a conk during the game, he was unharmed.

Example

Did you hear about the conk she got when she fell off her bike?

Context: “slang”

(noun) a slang term for an informal shooting of an average or low-quality performance, often used in entertainment or acting. It refers to something that doesn't go well.

Example

The play was a hit, it wasn’t a conk at all!

Example

His latest movie was a conk, and it received bad reviews.

Example

Was the last concert a conk or did it turn out great?

How to pronounce conk

Pronunciation: [kɔŋk]

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