zonk out

Suddenly lose consciousness

Zonk out means to fall asleep quickly or become unconscious, usually from exhaustion or intoxication: I zonked out on the couch before the movie ended.

The word suggests sudden, heavy sleep rather than a gradual drift.

Someone who is zonked or zonked out may also be stupefied by drugs or alcohol.

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

nap · siesta · drowse · drift off · nod off · fall asleep · shuteye · dreamland · naptime · bedtime

exhaustion

fatigued

Drained of energy

knackered · dog-tired · tuckered · shattered · frazzled · run-down · depleted · beat · bushed · pooped

unconscious

fainted

Lost consciousness briefly

anesthetized · stupor · comatose · dead to the world · oblivious

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Opposites
consciousness state

zonk outwake up

Become conscious again

awaken · come to · awake · alert · conscious

energy/alertness transition

zonk outspring to life

Become suddenly active

perk up · come alive · bolt upright · rev up · energize

manner of falling asleep

zonk outdrift off

Begin sleeping gradually

doze off · nod off · drowse · wind down

Family

out, zonked out, zonked, zonk, zonks, zonking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G