conk Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun informal term for the nose
   
2. verb come to a stop
   stall.
   
   • The car stalled in the driveway
3. verb hit, especially on the head
   
   • The stranger conked him and he fainted
4. verb pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
   decease; give-up the ghost; pop off; perish; die; buy the farm; snuff it; choke; drop dead; pass away; expire; exit; croak; pass; go; kick the bucket; cash in one's chips.
   
   • She died from cancer
   • The children perished in the fire
   • The patient went peacefully
   • The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102
5. verb pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
   swoon; pass out; faint.
   

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