conkers
Translation
conkers, horse chestnuts
Examples
The children were playing conkers in the park.
The children were playing conkers in the park.
We need to find some good conkers for the game.
We need to find some good conkers for the game.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the name of a children's game. Let's have a game of conkers.
((noun)) the nuts used in the game. I found a really big conker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for the nut) horse chestnut
Etymology
Possibly from dialectal 'conker', a snail shell (which were originally used for a similar game), or from 'conquer'.
Memory Tips
A classic British children's game played in autumn. Picture kids trying to 'conquer' each other's conker.