Definitions

on the blink

ADJECTIVE

not working continuously

Synonyms

WEAK

bonkers broken busted defective disabled down fallen apart faulty gone to pieces haywire in disrepair in need of repair in the shop inoperable kaput kerflooey not functioning not working on the fritz on the shelf out out of commission out of kilter out of order out of whack run down shot spent wrecked

Example Sentences

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The city opened a handful of self-cleaning toilet kiosks, but they were often on the blink.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2017

“My phone was on the blink and I looked around. I had all these different people trying to help. And this kid, this guy, this man-patriot, got it all fixed.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2016

If they discover problems such as a refrigerator on the blink or the gas shut off, they can refer families to others who will help.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2016

That the PA system was on the blink.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2014

She does yoga and hums like a heater on the blink.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

on the blink

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