conk

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɒŋk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kɑŋk/

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Noun

Singular conk

Plural conks

1. (UK) (slang) A conk is a person's nose.
2. (US) (dated) A 'conk is a hairstyle that involves the straightening of curly hair.

Verb

Plain form conk

Third-person singular conks

Past tense conked

Past participle conked

Present participle conking

1. (slang) If you conk a person, you hit them on the head.
2. (US) (dated) If you conk your curly hair, you straighten it.