verb
General Slang
cark
KARK · verb · slang
To die or break down (as in 'cark it').
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Definitions
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To die, or of a machine to stop working; usually in 'cark it'.
“My phone's carked, the screen's black.”
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cark In A Sentence
My phone's carked, the screen's black.
Origin & Usage
Australian/NZ, of uncertain origin.
Variants
cark it
People Also Ask
What does cark it mean?
It means to die, or for a machine or device to stop working completely.
Where does the phrase cark it come from?
It's Australian/New Zealand slang of uncertain origin, in use since at least the mid-20th century.
Can cark be used for machines?
Yes, you can say a car, phone or appliance has 'carked it' when it has broken down or died.
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