Meaning of the word bong in English
What does bong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bong
US /bɑːŋ/
UK /bɒŋ/
Noun
1.
a large bell, especially one in a clock or used in a set of chimes
Example:
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The clock tower struck with a deep bong.
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The sound of the temple bong echoed through the valley.
2.
a water pipe used for smoking cannabis or other substances
Example:
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He lit the contents of the bong and inhaled deeply.
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The police found a bong and other drug paraphernalia in his apartment.
Verb
to make a deep resonant sound, like a large bell
Example:
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The old grandfather clock began to bong the hour.
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The temple bells would bong softly in the evening breeze.