Conk

v.

Heard in Galway and Sligo

For a car engine to stall unexpectedly.

In use

He conked the car right in the middle of the roundabout, the gowl.

Posh English

He stalled the motor vehicle precisely in the centre of the traffic circus, the complete idiot.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Stall de ballAn exhortation to wait or hold up, equivalent to "stall" or "hold your horses".
  • StallA French kiss.
  • Stall da beansWait for me or stop what you are doing.
  • Stall da diggerAn imperative command to stop talking, moving, or acting foolishly.
  • Stall itAn instruction to wait, pause, or halt one's current movement.
  • Stall onTo wait a little while longer.