konks

Now Key West is waaaay out of control with the prices ... a recent article says that a lot of conchs (pronounced "konks") are being made offers they can't refuse so it's going to be filled with a bunch of newbies ... and, bubba, I'm reminded of a British expression:

We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us 2005

Even if one component of a computer konks out, there are ways to remove the still-working parts and use them.

Electronics Recycling 101: Tips to Repurpose Old Electronics | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World 2010

Because when your toilet konks out you can always go to the hardware store.

CNN Transcript May 29, 2008 2008

On Thursday evening the blender overheats and konks out whilst I am making humous.

bumpsadaisy Diary Entry bumpsadaisy 2006

Now, I recognize that reflecting windows can be confusing, but when the same bird repeatedly konks itself on a window, well, you have to wonder.

Business, Law, Economics & Society 2004

Now, I recognize that reflecting windows can be confusing, but when the same bird repeatedly konks itself on a window, well, you have to wonder.

Business, Law, Economics & Society 2004

The ambiance of the continental United States 'southernmost city -- which is situated closer to Cuba than Miami -- is embedded in its quaint, palm-studded streets, historic hundred-year-old gingerbread mansions and a relaxed citizenry of self-styled "conchs" (pronounced konks).

Travel plan idea blog 2010

A3G: If Margo shows up and konks Joe with a blunt object, the studio audience will erupt with wild applause.

Baltiblogs 2009

And speaking of that, the mayhem count in this title is negligible compared to other works by this comedy trio: 10 head konks, 6 face slaps, and one each of a shin kick, hair pull, and eye poke.

OlyBlog - 'We Are the Media' 2009

Mainly, mine konks out while playing Warhammer Online.

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