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