Adjective | Exhaustion / Overwhelm
Encyclopedia of British Slang
ZONKED
Adjective | Mild | Exhaustion / Overwhelm
ZONKED Pronunciation: /z??kt/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Mild Category: Exhaustion / Overwhelm
Core Definition
Zonked means:
Completely exhausted
Mentally drained
Linguistic Origins
Probably American in origin.
Adopted into British informal speech in late 20th century.
Usage Contexts
After travel:
Absolutely zonked.
Late night:
Properly zonked.
Final Assessment
Zonked captures total fatigue.
Lightly.
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