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zonk

[ zongk, zawngk ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to become unconscious from alcohol or narcotic drugs; pass out.
  2. to fall soundly asleep or relax completely:

    I've got to go home and zonk out.



verb (used with object)

  1. to stupefy, as by alcohol or narcotic drugs.
  2. to sedate or anesthetize:

    If the pain gets too bad the doctors will zonk you.

  3. to strike or defeat soundly; knock out; clobber.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zonk1

First recorded in 1945–50; of expressive origin; -onk perhaps copies conk 2

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