Clonked

/ˈklɔŋkt/ verb

Definition

Past tense of clonk; made a dull, heavy sound, or (British slang) broke down or stopped working.

Etymology

Past tense of clonk, formed by adding -ed.

Kelly Says

In British slang, if your car 'clonked out,' it means it broke down suddenly—the word perfectly captures that abrupt stopping sound!

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