zonk out

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Also seen as: zoink out

Meaning · English

To fall suddenly into a very deep sleep.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After a full day of playing, you'd think that kid would finally zonk out.

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 “zonk out” mean?

To fall suddenly into a very deep sleep.

Is “zonk out” formal or informal?

zonk out is generally slang.