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zonk definition

zonk (zôŋk, zänk)

transitive verb

Slang to strike, beat, hit, stun, etc.

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

Slang to lose consciousness, fail to function, etc.

interjection

  1. used to suggest the sound of a sudden impact
  2. used figuratively to suggest the force or effect of a sudden impact, change, etc.
zonk Idioms

zonk out

Slang
  1. to lose consciousness or fall asleep from exhaustion, intoxication, etc.
  2. to knock out, stun, etc.

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