Conky

/ˈkɑŋki/ adjective

Definition

British informal slang meaning 'broken' or 'not working properly,' describing something that is likely to conk out or stop functioning.

Etymology

Derived from 'conk' (to break or hit) with the casual '-y' adjective-forming suffix, creating an informal British slang term for things that are unreliable or malfunctioning.

Kelly Says

This is pure British English slang that's rarely written down but commonly spoken—you might hear a mechanic say 'That old motor looks a bit conky' when a car's engine is on its last legs!

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