zonk

[ zongk, zawngk ]

/ zɒŋk, zɔŋk /

Slang.

to become unconscious from alcohol or narcotic drugs; pass out.

to fall soundly asleep or relax completely: I've got to go home and zonk out.

to stupefy, as by alcohol or narcotic drugs.

to sedate or anesthetize: If the pain gets too bad the doctors will zonk you.

to strike or defeat soundly; knock out; clobber.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

What does “Promethean” mean?

First recorded in 1945–50; of expressive origin; -onk perhaps copies conk²