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Conked Meaning in English

word · lemma: conk

ˈkɑŋk
KAHNGKT
kˈɒnkt
KONKT

释义

'Conked' is an informal way to say someone fainted or passed out, or that something (like a machine or battery) suddenly stopped working.

用法与细微差别

Very informal, mostly used in American and British English. 'Conked out' is the most common phrase, used for both people (fainted/slept) and things (stopped working). Usually in the past tense ('conked' or 'conked out'). Rarely used in formal writing.

例句

My phone conked after just an hour of use.

basic

He conked during gym class and the teacher helped him.

basic

The old car conked on the way home.

basic

I was so tired that I just conked as soon as I hit the bed.

natural

The engine conked just as we were about to reach the campsite.

natural

If my laptop conks before my exam, I’m in big trouble!

natural