CLINKER


Meaning of CLINKER in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 the stony residue from burnt coal or from a furnace.

2》 a brick with a vitrified surface.

Origin

C17: from obs. Du. klinckaerd (earlier form of klinker ), from klinken 'to clink'.

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~ 2

■ noun informal

1》 N. Amer. something that is unsatisfactory; a failure.

2》 Brit. dated an excellent or outstanding person or thing.

Origin

C17: from clink 1 + -er 1 .

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