zonk

[ zongk, zawngk ]

verb (used without object)(often followed by out)
  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.

  1. to strike or defeat soundly; knock out; clobber.

Origin of zonk

1
First recorded in 1945–50; of expressive origin; -onk perhaps copies conk2

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