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DictionaryconkBlow to the head
noun / verb

conk

A blow to the head, or to deliver such a blow.

The falling branch conks him on the head.

Etymology
conkEnglisha blunt blow

An expressive impact word, especially for a blow to the head. It need not share the origin of other conk senses.

More examples

  • She gets a painful conk from the low cupboard door.
  • The cartoon character conks the villain with a frying pan.
  • He rubs his scalp where the ball conked him.

Forms

conk · conks · conked · conking

Similar words

strike
Any blow, without specifying the head or the informal tone.
bonk
Bonk is another informal word for a blow to the head; conk can also name the blow itself.