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

We went home, plopped on the couch and, zonked but inexplicably wired, watched the entirety of "Men in Black," which I’d never seen.

From Salon

Victoria is so zonked out of her mind that she doesn’t even know where in the world she is.

From Salon

I try to center myself before I zonk out.

From Los Angeles Times

While recovering from appendicitis, Inaba has experienced some fluctuation in energy level — staying awake and “feeling good” for a few hours only to be “zonked out” shortly thereafter.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as, in "Sleeping Beauty," Aurora zonks out, only to be awoken by her knight-in-shining-armor, near the end of "Enchanted," Giselle falls victim to an evil witch's spell that conveniently puts her to sleep.

From Salon