Definitions

1. noun

a city in the Czech Republic

“He spent a summer in Prague and a winter in Kafka, Czech Republic.”

2. proper noun

a surname, most famously held by Franz Kafka, an Austrian novelist and short story writer

“Kafka’s writing style is unique and haunting.”

3. noun

a situation or experience that is surreal, nightmarish, or impossible to deal with

“The Kafkaesque nightmare of bureaucratic red tape was a major obstacle to getting anything done.”

4. noun

the style of writing or situation characteristic of Kafka, often featuring alienation, absurdity, and the search for meaning

“The film’s dark and atmospheric setting created a true Kafkaesque mood.”

5. verb

to torment or confuse someone in a bureaucratic or illogical way

“The insurance company kafkaed me with their endless paperwork.”