First Known Use: 1812
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1conk
noun \ˈkäŋk, ˈkȯŋk\
2conk
verb
Definition of CONK
transitive verb
: to hit especially on the head : knock out
Origin of CONK
English slang conk head
First Known Use: 1821
3conk
noun
Definition of CONK
: the visible fruiting body of a bracket fungus; also : decay caused by such a fungus
— conky \ˈkäŋ-kē, ˈkȯŋ-\ adjective
Origin of CONK
probably alteration of conch
First Known Use: 1851
4conk
verb
Definition of CONK
intransitive verb
1
: break down; especially : stall —usually used with out <the motor suddenly conked out>
2
Origin of CONK
probably imitative
First Known Use: 1918
5conk
verb
Definition of CONK
transitive verb
: to straighten out (hair) usually by the use of chemicals
Origin of CONK
probably by shortening & alteration from congolene preparation used for straightening hair
First Known Use: 1950
6conk
noun
Definition of CONK
: a hairstyle in which the hair is straightened out and flattened down or lightly waved —called also process
First Known Use of CONK
1965
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