Zonked Meaning in English
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Definition
Extremely tired or exhausted, sometimes to the point of falling asleep. It can also refer to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but is mostly used for feeling very tired.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used in spoken English. Common collocations: 'I'm zonked', 'feel zonked after work'. Mostly about fatigue; using it to mean drunk/high is less common today. Not appropriate in formal situations.
Example Sentences
After running the marathon, I was completely zonked.
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She fell asleep on the sofa because she was so zonked.
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I'm zonked after staying up all night.
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By Friday evening, I'm just totally zonked and want to do nothing.
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After that huge meal, I felt so zonked I nearly fell asleep at the table.
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Man, I'm so zonked from last night—I barely made it here this morning.
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