"kerflooey" meaning in English

See kerflooey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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

Alternative forms

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