nodded out
Slipped into unconsciousness
Nodded out describes falling into a drowsy, semiconscious state, particularly from heroin or other opioids.
The head drops forward as consciousness fades: He nodded out on the couch after shooting up.
The phrase captures the characteristic slumping posture of someone overcome by sedation, distinct from ordinary sleep.
- dozedLightly, briefly slumbered
- snoozedTook a light nap
- heavy eyelidsTired, half-closed eyes
- stonedDrug-intoxicated state
- slumberedSlept, especially peacefully
drowsy · high · doped up · intoxicated · zonked · wasted · crashed · faded · groggy · opiates · sedated · napped · junkie · heroin · catnapped · unconscious · tranquilized · buzzed
consciousness/alertness
nodded outwide awake
Totally alert and attentive
alert · awake · bright-eyed · vigilant · sharp