Slang

zonk

This page is about the slang term zonk

American English

Meaning

to hit or punch someone

For example

  • My sister zonked me right on the nose and it really hurt!

  • My little boy Billy got in trouble at school today for zonking another kid who was calling him names.

Variety

This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

Harry zonked the guy he was arguing with, and the guy was shocked because he wasn't expecting to be

a. persuaded

b. picked on

c. punched
a) persuaded b) picked on c) punched

See Slang of the Day today

Contributor: Matt Errey