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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zonk¹

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

Example Sentences

“She’ll zonk out in front of her computer,” her mother, Marilyn Dayton, said, “and I’ll have to wake her.”

From Washington Post

When offered a snipping of the plant, which contains chemicals similar to the ones found in catnip, most domesticated felines will purr, drool and smoosh their faces into its intoxicating leaves and stems, then zonk out in a state of catatonic bliss.

From New York Times

The bizarre, slapstick platformer JJ & Jeff is excruciatingly bland, and Air Zonk is entirely forgettable when put up against the other shooters on here.

From The Verge

Try that and some chamomile tea and you’ll really zonk out.

From Slate

"See what I mean? Painkillers can be a zonk; sometimes it's just best to give people a rest day."

From Literature