gonk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.