Definition of the word zonk

Pronunciation of vocabulary zonk

zonkverb

zonk

/zɒŋk//zɑːŋk/

Origin of the word zonk

In the 1920s and 1930s, a "zonk" referred to a comedic stunt or a surprising twist in a performance. For example, a comedian might say, "I zonked the audience with my new joke!" Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to describe any sudden or shocking event, including a surprising revelation or an unexpected punchline. Today, "zonk" is often used in informal settings, such as in casual conversations or online communities.

Example of vocabulary zonknamespace

meaning

to fall asleep quickly or become unconscious; to make someone do this

ngủ thiếp đi nhanh chóng hoặc bất tỉnh; khiến ai đó làm điều này

  • After two drinks, I usually zonk out.

    Sau khi uống hai ly, tôi thường buồn ngủ.

  • Rowing always zonks me.

    Chèo thuyền luôn làm tôi mệt mỏi.

meaning

to hit somebody very hard

đánh ai đó rất mạnh

  • The book fell and zonked me on the head.

    Cuốn sách rơi xuống và đập vào đầu tôi.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary zonk

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