gonk

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A sleep; a nap.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm going off to have a gonk.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A prostitute's client.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “gonk” mean?

A sleep; a nap.

Is “gonk” formal or informal?

gonk is generally slang.