noun
kak
Kak (noun) means Rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality (informal, chiefly British/South African slang). Example: “That film was absolute kak — total waste of time.”
noun
1
Rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality (informal, chiefly British/South African slang).
"That film was absolute kak — total waste of time."
verb
1
To defecate (vulgar slang).
"The dog kakked right in the middle of the park."
How to use kak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for rubbish or nonsense, or a crude word for going to the toilet.
When to use it
Vulgar/informal slang — avoid in polite or formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- kaks
- Third person singular
- kaks
- Past tense
- kakked
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That film was absolute _____ — total waste of time.
Etymology
Borrowed from Khmer កាក់ (kak). It is a doublet of jiao.
Frequently asked questions
What does “kak” mean?
The word “kak” means rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality (informal, chiefly British/South African slang). In plain terms, slang for rubbish or nonsense, or a crude word for going to the toilet.
How do you use “kak” in a sentence?
Here is “kak” used in a sentence: “That film was absolute kak — total waste of time.”
What part of speech is “kak”?
Depending on how it is used, “kak” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “kak” have?
“Kak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality (informal, chiefly British/South African slang).
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