What does zonked out mean?
Idiom Meaning:
to fall asleep or to be high on drugs
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Charlie Bartlett (2008)
Time of Scene:
Principal Gardner: Oh, I encourage you to listen all you like. But let’s face it, you’re not a professional.
Marilyn Bartlett: No.
Principal Gardner: And these medications have a legitimate use. They’ve helped a lot of people. It’s a generational thing. You know teenagers always find a way to abuse something. And why not, right? Being zonked out of your mind is a lot more fun than dealing with your problems.
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service “Broken Bird” (2009)
Time of Scene:
Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard: Oh, and you need to send for a substitute M.E. Uh, Jordan…
Jimmy Palmer: Doctor Hampton?
Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard: Yeah. On my desk you’ll find her number, while I myself lie here getting much numb-er. Nurse, more anesthetic, and don’t spare the horses.
Abby Sciuto: Okay, he’s zonked out of his gourd and he’s still playing with words. Impressive.
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