kerflooey

adjective

Definition of kerflooeynext
as in bankrupt

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  1. bankrupt
  2. declining
  3. wrecked
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  • Perhaps the Clippers steer clear from potential NBA penalties after their investigation finally determines whether the Clippers actually paid Leonard $28 million through an endorsement deal with a bankrupt sustainability company (Aspiration).
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Clippers, of course, have been accused of paying Leonard $28 million through an endorsement deal with bankrupt sustainability company Aspiration.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of bankrupt
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  • While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 15 May 2020
Definition of declining
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  • Jury sees wrecked boat, crash re-enactment On the fourth day of trial, the jury hopped into a black Dodge van escorted by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
  • Antunez got out of the wrecked vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was arrested by an OHA officer.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Definition of wrecked
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“Kerflooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerflooey. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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