conk out

Meanings

• Verb

  To stop functioning or working, often suddenly and unexpectedly.

  - "The old car conked out on the side of the road."
  - "My grandpa conked out during the sermon."
  - "The power went out during the storm, leaving us in the dark."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conk out
hound , pound , clown , gown , frown , town , etc.

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Variants

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conk out , conked out , conking out , conks out

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'conk out' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It may be derived from the sound of an engine or machine coming to a sudden stop.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conk out' was used extensively in the early days of automobile racing.

2. The phrase 'conk out' is also used in boxing to describe when a boxer is knocked unconscious.

3. The term 'conk' was also used in the early 1900s to describe a large, hard fruit, such as a coconut.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malfunction: A malfunction is a failure of a machine or system to operate correctly or efficiently. A machine or system can malfunction due to a variety of reasons, including wear and tear, improper use, or design flaws.

2. Breakdown: A breakdown is a complete or partial failure of a machine, vehicle, or system. A breakdown can be caused by various factors, such as mechanical failure, electrical failure, or human error.

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Culture

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The term 'conk out' is often used in everyday language to describe when a machine, vehicle, or person suddenly stops functioning. It can also be used figuratively to describe when someone is exhausted or overwhelmed.

How to Memorize "conk out"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car engine suddenly stopping and the word 'conk out' written above it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conk out' with the sound of an engine or machine stopping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cars Suddenly Quit Operating' to remember the meaning of 'conk out'.

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