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 insisted Marc fill the neurologist’s prescription for an anti-anxiety medication that diminished his irritability and agitation without zonking him out.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

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

Read more on Salon

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

Read more on Salon

I try to center myself before I zonk out.

Read more on 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.

Read more on Los Angeles Times