Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zonk-out
verb
/zɒŋk aʊt/
Definition
To fall asleep suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I usually zonk-out on the couch as soon as I get home.
- He was so tired from the hike that he zonked-out before dinner was even served.
- During the movie, I could see the kids slowly zonk-out one by one.
Meaning
The act of drifting off into a deep sleep without any warning, often due to exhaustion or fatigue.
Synonyms
- fall asleep
- doze off
- drop off
- nod off