conk out
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conk out
Where it comes from
Possibly an onomatopoeic imitation of the sound of a stalling internal combustion engine. Possibly coined by British motorcyclists circa 1910.
verb conks out · conking out · conked out · konk out
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To fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly.
He wasn't there, just the dog, conked out on the porch.
Similar: zonk out
- To stop functioning. The old car conked out halfway up the hill.
- To die. He lived to be 90, then conked out in his sleep.
Translations
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verb to fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly
| Español | caer muerto |
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| Deutsch | einnicken, einpennen, wegtreten |
verb to stop functioning
| Español | morir, petar |
|---|---|
| Português | pifar |
| Français | tomber en panne |
| Deutsch | ausfallen, streiken, den Geist aufgeben |
verb to die
| Deutsch | abtreten, den Löffel abgeben, ins Gras beißen, abkratzen |
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title = {conk out},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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