pong

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈpäŋ,

ˈpȯŋ

plural -s

: a hollow ringing sound

pong

2 of 4

intransitive verb (1)

-ed/-ing/-s

: to make a hollow ringing sound

pong

3 of 4

intransitive verb (2)

ˈpäŋ

-ed/-ing/-s

chiefly British

: to improvise on the stage (as in order to cover up a fluff)

pong

4 of 4

noun (2)

ˈpäŋ

plural -s

British

: odor

especially : an unpleasant odor

pong intransitive verb

-ed/-ing/-s

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Etymology

Noun (1)

imitative

Intransitive verb (2)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

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“Pong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pong. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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