verb
- to worry or be anxious about something
- to die or collapse from exhaustion or strain
Usage: informal; chiefly Australian and New Zealand English
Usage: informal; archaic or dialectal
Examples
- Don't cark about the exam—you've studied enough.
- She was carking over the deadline all week.
- He'll cark it if he keeps working so hard without rest.
- Stop carking and just enjoy the weekend.
- The old engine finally carked out after years of use.