verb

bonk

bongk

Bonk (verb) means to bump or knock into something with a light thud. Example: “He bonked his head on the low doorway.”

verb

To bump or knock into something with a light thud.

"He bonked his head on the low doorway."

noun

A sudden, extreme fatigue during endurance exercise caused by running out of energy stores.

"The marathon runner hit the bonk at mile twenty."

How to use bonk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA light bump or knock, or in sports, sudden crushing fatigue from low energy.

When to use it

Also used informally in British English as a slang word for sex.

Word forms

bonked past tense, bonks plural, Bonks plural, bonks singular

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Etymology

An imitative word mimicking the sound of a light knock or collision, related to "bang" and "bump."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bonk

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bonk” mean?

The word “bonk” means to bump or knock into something with a light thud. In plain terms, a light bump or knock, or in sports, sudden crushing fatigue from low energy.

How do you pronounce “bonk”?

“Bonk” is pronounced bongk (/bɑŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “bonk” in a sentence?

Here is “bonk” used in a sentence: “He bonked his head on the low doorway.”

What part of speech is “bonk”?

Depending on how it is used, “bonk” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “bonk” have?

“Bonk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bump or knock into something with a light thud.

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