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zonk

(zôngk, zŏngk)

v. zonked, zonk·ing, zonks Slang

v.tr.

1. To cause to be asleep. Often used with out: My roommate was zonked out on the couch.

2. To stupefy or intoxicate with drugs or alcohol: "zonk their patients with tranquilizers" (Psychology Today).

v.intr.

1. To go to sleep or be asleep. Often used with out.

2. To become intoxicated with drugs or alcohol.

[Origin unknown.]

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zonk

(zɒŋk)

vb (tr)

to strike resoundingly or hit heavily

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zonk

(zɒŋk, zɔŋk)
Slang. v.i.

1. to become stupefied or unconscious from alcohol or drugs; pass out.

2. to become exhausted or fall asleep from fatigue.

v.t.

3. to stupefy, sedate, or intoxicate.

4. to strike suddenly; knock out.

(often fol. by out)(often fol. by out)

[1945–50; of expressive orig.; -onk perhaps copies conk²]

Translations

schijtkaart

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