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.”
How to use kak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for rubbish or nonsense, or a crude word for going to the toilet.
Vulgar/informal slang — avoid in polite or formal contexts.
Word forms
kakked past tense, kaks plural, kaks singular
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That film was absolute _____ — total waste of time.
Etymology
Borrowed from Khmer កាក់ (kak). 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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