Kaput

usgb/kəˈpʊt/
adjective

Broken or not functioning; no longer operational.

After the accident, my car is absolutely kaput.
Visual representation of "kaput" - Broken or not functioning; no longer operational.

Often appears as...

  • kaput device
  • kaput machine

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General

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Visual representation of "kaput"
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Context

Used in casual conversations, often humorously.

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I joked that my phone was kaput when it wouldn't turn on.
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Emotional Connotation

Often implies frustration or disappointment.

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He felt kaput after failing the exam.
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Cultural Reference

More commonly used in informal settings; might be less understood in professional language.

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In a formal meeting, it's better to say 'nonfunctional' instead of 'kaput'.
Visual representation of the word "Kaput"

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