General
cark it
What does cark it mean?
To die; of a machine, to break down or fail.
"The old ute finally carked it on the highway."
Origin
Australian and New Zealand slang, possibly from 'carcass' or an imitation of a death rattle. In use through the 20th century for both death and breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What does cark it mean in Australia?
To cark it means to die, or for a machine to break down and stop working.
Can cark it be used for objects?
Yes — 'my phone carked it' means your phone stopped working completely.
Is cark it rude?
It's casual and a bit blunt about death, so it's used jokingly or for pets and machines more than respectfully for people.
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