conky
Definition
Noun:
- A person with a large nose: "conky" is an informal, often derogatory term for someone who has a prominent or large nose.
- A nickname or term of address: It can be used as a playful or teasing nickname for a person with such a feature.
Adjective:
- Having a large nose: "conky" describes someone or something (typically a person) characterized by a notably big nose.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- He was teased in school and called a conky because of his prominent nose. (A person with a large nose.)
- "Hey, conky, come over here!" the bully shouted. (Used as a nickname.)
Adjective:
- The old man had a distinctly conky appearance, with a nose that dominated his face. (Having a large nose.)
Advanced Usage
"to be conky": to have a nose that is noticeably large.
- She didn't mind being a little conky; it was part of her family's features. (She accepted having a large nose.)
"conky as a noun in slang": In British or Australian slang, "conky" can also refer to a person who is nosey or intrusive, by extension from the physical feature.
- Stop being such a conky and mind your own business! (A nosey person.)
Variants and Related Words
Conk (n): a slang term for the nose itself.
- He got hit on the conk and it started bleeding. (His nose.)
Conked (adj): having a large nose (less common).
- The cartoon character was drawn with a conked profile. (With a large nose.)
Synonyms
- Big-nosed: having a large nose.
- Nosey (informal): having a prominent nose; also meaning overly curious.
Related Idioms
- To be a conky: to be known for one's large nose.
- In the village, he was known as the conky because of his distinctive feature. (He was identified by his large nose.)