"kerflooey" meaning in All languages combined

See kerflooey on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /kə(ɹ)ˈfluː.i/
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} kerflooey (not comparable)
  1. (US, slang) kaput Tags: US, not-comparable, slang Synonyms: kerflewie, kerflewy, kaflewy
    Sense id: en-kerflooey-en-adj-0Oso01IR Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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