What does kaput mean?
Kaput means (informal) Out of order; not working..
Kaput
/kəˈpʊt/ · adjective
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.
In the book, his conclusion is simple: capitalism is kaput, celebrity charity won’t plug holes, revolution is the only solution. Yet it also feels like a bit of a cop-out: he insists all this can be achieved through love, peace and understanding.
Many Trump voters, in other words, have had it. At this point, it seems safe to declare that the historic coalition that powered the president’s second reelection is finished—kaput.
Synonyms for kaput
Antonyms for kaput
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kaput?
Common synonyms include broken, bad, borked, broken-down.
What is the opposite of kaput?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kaput in a sentence?
My car went kaput.
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