kaput

/ˈkæpʊt/

Definitions

1. adjective

completely broken or ruined; no longer functioning or in operation

“The old car was kaput after the accident.”

2. noun

a thing that is completely broken or ruined; a thing that is no longer functioning or in operation

“The kaput washing machine needed to be replaced.”

Synonyms

  • broken
  • defunct
  • nonfunctional

Antonyms

  • functional
  • operational