cork off

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Meaning · English

To fall asleep.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

‘I'm going to sleep on the major's bed,’ Bonello said. ‘I'm going to sleep where the old man corks off.’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cork off” mean?

To fall asleep.

Is “cork off” formal or informal?

cork off is generally slang.