bong
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈbäŋ 
ˈbȯŋ
: the deep resonant sound especially of a bell
bong verb
bong
2 of 2noun (2)
: a simple water pipe consisting of a bottle or vertical tube partially filled with a liquid (such as water or liqueur) and a smaller offset tube ending in a bowl
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
imitative
Noun (2)
Thai bɔ̂ɔŋ hollow piece of wood or bamboo
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1855, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1971, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
bong
noun
ˈbäŋ
ˈbȯŋ
: a deep sound like that of a large bell
bongs
verb
as in rings
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion Synonyms & Similar Words
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- rings
- chimes
- tolls
- jingles
- gongs
- peals
- knells
- clinks
- tinkles
- clangs
- clanks
- pings
- chinks
- tangs
- ding-dongs
- echoes
- plonks
- dings
- jangles
- clashes
- plunks
- plinks
- resonates
- reverberates
- tingles
- resounds