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conk (3)

conk [ kongk ]


noun  (plural conks)
Definition:
 
straight hairstyle: a hairstyle in which very curly hair is straightened by applying a chemical treatment



transitive verb  (past and past participle conked, present participle conk·ing, 3rd person present singular conks)
Definition:
 
straighten hair: to straighten very curly hair by applying a chemical treatment

[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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