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conking

verb

Meaning

  1. To hit, especially on the head.
  2. To chemically straighten tightly curled hair.
  3. (often with out) To fail or show signs of failing, cease operating, break down, become unconscious.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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