noun

pongo

Pongo (noun) means any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla. Example: “The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans.”

noun

Any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla.

"The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans."

British slang for a soldier.

"The old pongo told stories about his army days."

How to use pongo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a large ape, or old-fashioned British slang for a soldier.

Word forms

pongos plural, pongoes plural

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Etymology

From a Kongo word for "gorilla."

Rhymes for pongo

Congo bongo mongo Longo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pongo” mean?

The word “pongo” means any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla. In plain terms, either a large ape, or old-fashioned British slang for a soldier.

How do you use “pongo” in a sentence?

Here is “pongo” used in a sentence: “The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans.”

What part of speech is “pongo”?

“Pongo” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pongo” have?

“Pongo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla.