Zonk out Meaning in English
expression
zɒŋk/ /ˈaʊt
ZONGK OWT
zˈɒŋk/ /ˈaʊt
ZONGK OWT
Definition
To fall asleep very quickly, often from being extremely tired; to become unconscious from exhaustion.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, common in spoken English. Used mostly for sleep caused by tiredness. Often found in phrases like 'just zonked out' or 'totally zonked out.' Not suitable for formal writing.
Spanish: quedarse dormido de repente - quedarse frito (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): apagar (adormecer rápido) - desmaiar de cansaço (informal)Portuguese (PT): adormecer de repente - apagar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 突然睡着 - 累极了倒下 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 突然睡著 - 累癱了 (口語)Hindi: झट से सो जाना - थककर बेहोश हो जाना (असंविधानिक)Arabic: ينام فجأة - ينام من التعب (عامية)Bengali: ঝটপট ঘুমিয়ে পড়া - অজ্ঞান হয়ে যাওয়া (ক্লান্তিতে)Russian: мгновенно вырубиться - отключиться (от усталости)Japanese: ばたんきゅうになる - すぐに寝落ちするVietnamese: ngủ gục - ngủ lăn raKorean: 곯아떨어지다 - 뻗다 (피곤해서)Turkish: bayılmak (yorgunluktan) - sızmakUrdu: فوراً سو جانا - تھکن سے بے ہوش ہوجاناIndonesian: langsung tertidur - ketiduran (karena lelah)
Example Sentences
I was so tired that I zonked out on the couch.
basic
Kids sometimes zonk out during long car rides.
basic
After a big meal, I usually zonk out early.
basic
He came home from work and just zonked out—he didn't even change his clothes!
natural
If I watch TV in bed, I always zonk out before the show ends.
natural
We were so exhausted from hiking that we all zonked out as soon as we got back to the cabin.
natural