ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kaput

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəˈpʊt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Kaput is an adjective meaning (informal) Out of order; not working.

Meaning

(informal) Out of order; not working.

Example Sentences

My car went kaput.
His career is kaput.
Her marriage went kaput.
German propaganda loudspeaker: […] The Statue of Liberty is KAPUT. Captain Miller: "The Statue of Liberty is kaput" – huh, that's disconcerting.

Word Forms

Synonyms for kaput

Depending on context, synonyms include broken, bad, borked, broken-down, bung, busted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include destroyed, gone, bankrupt, wack, dead, damn.

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