Conk

/kɒŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of striking someone on the head.

With a loud conk, the marble hit the floor.

A state of unconsciousness or sleep.

He was in such a deep conk that we couldn't wake him up for dinner.

verb

To hit or strike someone, especially on the head.

He conked his friend on the head with a soft toy during the playful fight.

To fall asleep suddenly.

After a long day at work, she conked out on the couch.

The word 'conk' originated from the mid-20th century and may also be a variant of 'conk out.'

conk out

To stop functioning or to fall asleep suddenly.

to conk someone on the head

To hit someone on the head.

knock

To hit something or someone.

hit

To come into contact forcefully.

To pass out or fall asleep abruptly.

After that long meeting, I just conked.

Failing or breaking down unexpectedly.

The car just conked, and now we need a tow.