cronk

[ krongk, krawngk ]

/ krɒŋk, krɔŋk /

adjective Australian Slang.

sick or feeble.

Nearby words

Origin of cronk

1875–80; < Yiddish or German krank, Middle High German kranc weak

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Examples from the Web for cronk

For many moments only the words of Ann could be heard, as she tried to reason with Cronk to release Katherine for a moment.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
Grandma'm Cronk had told her that her dresses made the difference between her ability and Flukey's.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
Cronk smiled in relief; and Ann shuddered, as she thought of Flukey's frail body in the man's thick, twisting fingers.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
When they were standing side by side in the darkness of the barge-deck, Cronk spoke.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White

He had hesitated a moment over the thought that his father would have a decided objection to the Cronk case.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White

British Dictionary definitions for cronk

cronk

/ (krɒŋk) /

adjective

Australian unfit; unsound

Word Origin for cronk

C19: compare crank ²

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