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zonk


verb (used without object) (often fol. 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.
  3. to strike or defeat soundly; knock out; clobber.
v.

1950, “to hit hard;” 1968, “to put into a stupor;” slang term, of echoic origin.

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