noun
Uncommon
pong
pong
Pong (noun) means a strong, unpleasant smell. Example: “There was an awful pong coming from the bin.”
noun
1
A strong, unpleasant smell.
"There was an awful pong coming from the bin."
"What is that pong in the fridge?"
verb
1
To smell bad; to stink.
"These trainers really pong after a run."
"The changing room pongs of sweat."
How to use pong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for a bad smell, or to smell bad.
When to use it
Informal, mostly heard in British English.
Common pairings
a bit of a pong
pong of something
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Word forms
- Plural
- pongs
- Third person singular
- pongs
- Past tense
- ponged
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from a Romani word meaning "to stink."
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Rhymes for pong
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What does “pong” mean?
The word “pong” means a strong, unpleasant smell. In plain terms, british slang for a bad smell, or to smell bad.
How do you pronounce “pong”?
“Pong” is pronounced pong (/pɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pong” in a sentence?
Here is “pong” used in a sentence: “There was an awful pong coming from the bin.”
What part of speech is “pong”?
Depending on how it is used, “pong” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “pong” a common word?
“Pong” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pong” have?
“Pong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong, unpleasant smell.
